What are God's works of providence?

God's works of providence are his most holy,[1] wise,[2] and powerful preserving [3] and governing [4] all his creatures; ordering them, and all their actions,[5] to his own glory.[6]

1. Psa. 145:17

   The Lord is righteous in all his ways
   and kind in all his works.

   
   
2. Psa. 104:24

   O Lord, how manifold are your works!
   In wisdom have you made them all;
   the earth is full of your creatures.

   Isa. 28:29

   This also comes from the Lord of hosts;
   he is wonderful in counsel
   and excellent in wisdom.

   
   
3. Heb. 1:3

   He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.
   

   
   
4. Psa. 103:19

   The Lord has established his throne in the heavens,
   and his kingdom rules over all.

   
   
5. Matt. 10:29-31

   Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

   Gen. 45:7

   And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors.

   
   
6. Rom. 11:36

   For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

   Isa. 63:14

   Like livestock that go down into the valley,
   the Spirit of the Lord gave them rest.
   So you led your people,
   to make for yourself a glorious name.
   

Question 18, Westminster Larger Catechism.

Tags: Westminster Standards, Westminster Catechism, providence