The Father’s Goodness and Providence”

God the Father: Knowing the First Person of the Trinity

The Father Is Always Doing Good

Psalm 119:68:

“You are good and do good; teach me Your statutes.”

The Father’s goodness is not occasional—it is constant. It is not reactive—it is inherent. He doesn’t merely do good things; He is good, and therefore everything He ordains, allows, and arranges flows from that goodness.

What Is Providence?

Providence is the Father’s ongoing involvement with all He has made, by which He:

• Preserves all things (Heb. 1:3)

• Governs all events (Isa. 46:10)

• Directs all purposes to His ends (Rom. 8:28)

It’s not fate. It’s not luck. It’s personal sovereignty—guided by love, executed in wisdom.

God’s Providence in Scripture

• Joseph – Betrayed, sold, imprisoned—yet says to his brothers:

  “You meant evil… but God meant it for good.” (Gen. 50:20)

• Esther – A Jewish orphan becomes queen “for such a time as this” (Esth. 4:14).

• Ruth – Every step of grief and relocation leads to God’s redemptive plan.

• Jesus – Betrayed, crucified, buried—but all “according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God” (Acts 2:23).

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The Providence of the Father Is Personal

Matthew 10:29–31:

“Not one sparrow will fall to the ground apart from your Father… Fear not, you are of more value than many sparrows.”

Providence doesn’t mean distant micromanagement. It means Fatherly care over the big and small—over galaxies and tears.

Providence in Daily Life

• The job you didn’t get

• The delay in traffic

• The open door of ministry

• The unexpected trial

• The perfectly timed word

All of these are shaped by the Father’s hand—not to frustrate you, but to form you.

Romans 8:28:

“All things work together for good…”

The Father’s Goodness Fuels His Providence

Psalm 23:6:

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…”

The path may be rocky, but the Shepherd is good. His providence isn’t always comfortable, but it is always compassionate.

He does not lead us where His grace cannot sustain us.

Why the Father’s Providence Brings Peace

1. You Are Never Alone

The Father is present—not just in church, but in crisis, confusion, and quiet days.

2. You Are Never Outside His Plan

Even your detours are part of His design.

3. You Can Trust the End of the Story

He who authors your days also finishes your race (Heb. 12:2).

The Providence of the Cross

The greatest display of the Father’s providence is the crucifixion of His Son:

Acts 4:27–28:

“They were gathered… to do whatever Your hand and Your plan had predestined…”

The darkest moment in history was the most glorious act of redemption.

If the Father ruled over that, you can trust Him with this.

How to Respond to the Father’s Providence

1. Submit

Say with Jesus: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” (Luke 22:42)

2. Worship

Praise Him, not just for what He gives, but for who He is.

3. Rest

You don’t have to control everything. Your Father already does.

Conclusion: A Father Who Governs for Good

Your life is not ruled by chaos. It is not spinning out of control.

You are held by a good Father, who governs all things—big and small—with love.

His plans are better than your preferences. His timing is wiser than your urgency. And His providence is guided by His unshakable goodness.

So trust Him. Follow Him. And give Him glory—because He’s working, even when you cannot see it.

“The Lord is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His works.” (Psalm 145:17)