Coincidence implies that the things happening to us or around us are just random. God's providence over our lives though is ANYTHING BUT RANDOM. It's intentional. His providence over our lives is the protective care of God. Scripture for this message: Esther 9:1 Esther 3:12-14 Genesis 50:20 Deuteronomy 31:6 Quote from message: "The Lord may not definitely have planned that this should overtake me, but He has most certainly permitted it. Therefore, though it were an attack of the enemy, by the time it reaches me, it has the Lord's permission, and therefore all is well. He will make it work together with all of life's experiences for good." C.H. Welch