Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 5 Article 3

The sermon explores the concept of God's providence, distinguishing between His ordinary actions through creation and His extraordinary interventions that transcend natural laws. It examines how God works through means, like the laws of physics, but also retains the freedom to act without, above, and against them, exemplified by miraculous events. The passage from 1 Samuel highlights Saul's flawed leadership, demonstrating a failure to seek God's guidance and ultimately leading to the loss of his kingdom, while underscoring the importance of humility and faithfulness in leadership and the assurance that God can accomplish His purposes even through imperfect individuals.