GOD'S SPECIAL CARE

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Mar 30, 1888

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 14, No. 13.

GOD'S SPECIAL CARE.

THE infinite magnitude and majesty of God are too high and vast for our weary minds and hearts. They are good to put us in mind that profound humility and reverence should fill our souls whenever we approach him—that there is no place where pride, self-righteousness, and vainglory are so sinful and so much out of place as in the presence of that majestic Being. But we must find rest for our souls in that humbler and tenderer manifestation of God which he gave us in his incarnate Son. Infinite in all things, God is infinite in his special care and love. He tells us that the very hairs of our head are all numbered, showing that he forgets nothing that is even in small particulars for the safety and good of his children. Why, then, should they fear any evil? Does he not provide richly for them? Will he not keep them safely? He permits not even a sparrow to fall to the ground, unless he wills it. How much more tenderly will he watch over the interests of his own children? They are infinitely more valuable than sparrows. Jesus has proven his estimate of them by dying for them. Will he ever forsake them? No. He came into the world to save them, and, by his grace richly bestowed upon them, he will keep them from all evil, and lead them into all truth. "The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down."

God's care for his people is a strong reason why they should love him and put their trust in him. And in proportion to their love for him they will obey him and follow him. They are truly safe in God's hands. His almighty power, as well as saving grace, is pledged to give them eternal life. But it must not be forgotten that no one can claim this divine protection, and this assured safety, who does not sincerely rest by faith on Christ. If God delighteth in the way of a good man, it is because his steps are ordered by the Lord, and chosen by the good man. If any man would walk safely so that "none of his steps shall slide," the law of God must be in his heart.

God takes special care of all that believe, not merely that they may reach Heaven, and be "forever with the Lord," but that they may be transformed into the image of Christ, and thus be made meet to be partakers of the glory that shall there be revealed.—Interior.