We often fail in understanding the presence of God and His dealing with us in every circumstance of daily life. We constantly look at secondary causes, not realizing God in everything.
Unless we understand that there is not an event which happens in which the tender voice of God may not be heard and the loving hand of God seen, Satan gets the victory. Men and things ought only be viewed as instruments in our Father’s hand as ingredients in His cup. This would sober our minds, calm our spirits and subdue our hearts.
C. H. Mackintosh (adapted)