When we look at the Greek word for providence (pronoia), it is also translated as provision. The passage Romans 13:14, uses it as part of an admonition. It says not to make provision for (as in give place to) lustful desires of the flesh because there is much work to be done for the Lord….
What do you think of when you think of provision? Is it one person taking care of another person… Maybe some thing, any thing, being taken care of? Perhaps you think of a sort of preparedness or readiness. In reality, there are two ways to look at provision: One is to provide a need for, such as food or…
Do not be dismayed. If we are… distress is likely to follow … The warning here is a command of utmost concern. The ultimate difference between being dismayed and distressed is that one is to cause terror and another is to cause sorrow. When we are dismayed (giving into terror), we make room for being distressed…