His Providence

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28

During the late 1800’s, Maltbie D. Babcock, author of “This Is My Father’s World” and a Presbyterian pastor in Brooklyn, introduced a free pew system in his church, upsetting a wealthy woman who found strangers in her usual seat.

Angered, she vowed never to speak to him again.
In response, Dr. Babcock visited her home multiple times, but her maid consistently turned him away. On his fourth visit, he insisted on waiting in the parlor. The woman, upstairs with her family, sent one of her daughters to dismiss him. Instead, the pastor led the daughter to accept Christ. When the second daughter went to intervene, she too gave her life to Christ. Furious, the mother descended, determined to expel him.

To her surprise, Dr. Babcock introduced her daughters, glowing with newfound faith, and invited her to join them in prayer. Overcome with emotion, she repented, saying, “What do I care about my pew? You’ve brought my daughters to Christ!” By the end, the entire family knelt together in prayer, turning conflict into a moment of reconciliation and salvation.

Jesus is Lord of All, nothing escapes His divine purpose.

“Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seem to have failed us.” – George Washington

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:11-13