070. God's Care for His People

070. God’s Care for His People

70 GOD’S CARE FOR HIS PEOPLE Psalms 17:8;John 10:28-29

INTRODUCTION A delightful subject in God’s love; nothing can separate us from it.

I. PROVIDENCE AND PRUDENCE 1. God’s care-direct and indirect.

2. General oversight, "providence." (Matthew 5:45.) 3. Providence includes man’s efforts.

4. "Prudence," not unnecessarily exposed to danger.

II. "MY TIME IS NOT YET COME."

1. Jesus in the care of the Father.

2. Had a distinct work to do .

3. No one could prevent it. (.John 7:6.) 4. He filled the pro gram of God.

Ill. "MY TIME IS AT HAND"

1. Jesus finished his work.

2. His time came to die. (Matthew 26:18.) 3. Not necessary to bind him at his arrest.

IV. COOPERATING EFFORTS 1. God has power to take care of us. (Luke 12:32.) 2. Man must take care of himself.

3. Must cooperate with God.

V. TRUST AND WORK 1. These two acts not opposed to each other.

2. Show our faith by our works. (James 2:18.) 3. Work, trust, and pray as though all depended upon these.

VI. GOD OUR FATHER 1. God is our Father. (Matthew 6:9.) 2. We are his children. (Romans 8:15-17.) 3. He will protect us as a Father.