How many times have you heard that History is His-story? I heard it a lot in my Christian high school, but I never saw any evidence to show that it was true. Being a Christian highschool history teacher for the last 30 years has allowed me to find many examples of God's hand in history. When you get right down to it, there are really only two major ways to view history. There is the man centered approach, and the Providential or God centered approach. The man centered approach says history repeats itself, or there is no significance in studying history, or perhaps all history is a struggle between the rich and the poor. The Providential view says that an all knowing, all Powerful, all present God, created and controls all things for His own Glory and pleasure. Every event in history is designed and controlled by God for our good and His Glory. With this view of history we should constantly see examples of Gods' intervention and moving. There are some Christians who balk at this idea, and insist that God only deals with the big issues, and leaves the rest up to us. In the weeks to come, I would like to give many examples of God working in America's history. My prayer is that as people see God working in our nation's past, they will begin to look for Him working in their own lives. Romans 8:28 reminds us that all things are working together for good to those who love God. Psalm 77:11 says "I shall remember the works of the Lord, surely I will remember Thy wonders of old."
History finds its meaning and significance in seeing God's hand in the wonders of old.
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Alright Coach, I am looking forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteEph 1:11 is another confirmation that God has His hand on all events and controls the outcomes totally.
ReplyDeleteEphesians 1:11 (New American Standard Bible)
11also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,