In order to consider God’s providence in salvation, first, consider your own salvation. When is the last time you thought about all the details of your life and specifics surrounding the time of your conversion? Would it not take a Sovereign God to accomplish that?
Secondly, the following instructions from Paul about ministry to others would be pointless if the doctrine of God’s providence was not true: Col. 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
So are you remaining steadfast in thankful prayer for those you are seeking to minister to? Are you praying that God would open a door for gospel opportunities? Are you walking in wisdom by redeeming the time? How about your speech?—Are you trying really hard to fit in when you’re around others or are you thinking about how to respond graciously as you represent the King of kings and his message of good news?
As we submit our lives to him, we will readily notice that God providentially guides us through the opening and closing of doors of gospel opportunity.