Nothing happens in our life or in the world apart from the divine appointment or permission. Behind every event and incident there is a divine providence. The Shunammite who had done so much for Elisha was remembered and cared for, years afterward. The King has a wonderful memory for those who fed him when he was hungry, and ministered to him when he was in need. ‘‘When saw we thee Mets) eelnasmuchiwasie tl) sat Matis i25i337.0 ‘his conversation between the king and Gehazi might have

seemed an accident, but it was a providence. If we abide in the will of God, life will be sown with divine coincidences.

Here is another instance: Elisha comes to Damascus, evidently at God’s bidding, just when Ben-hodad is sick. That sickness would not be mortal, but he would die prematurely from another cause. Would that men of God to-day had more of this gift of weeping over sinners and their destiny! No one resented hearing D. L. Moody talk of hell, because his voice always faltered. The prophet read Hazael’s destiny from the Book of God,—not from his set face,—and how astounding it was! Ah, what depths of wickedness there are of which we are capable! ‘‘Keep back thy servant from presumptuous sins.’’