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It is important to keep creation and providence connected. God isn't simply our philosophical answer to the mystery of the origins of the universe—the uncaused cause. We believe that the eternal God made everything and that everything continually relies on him for existence; "To be created implies dependence." He "still upholds and rules" everything "by his eternal counsel and providence."
Scripture connects creation and providence. God uses the tender images of hands molding clay to connect both creation and providence. "The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land" (Ps. 95:5). And he continues to shape what happens on that dry land (and the sea and sky) "as with his hand." He led Israel out of Egypt, and later Babylon, with his strong hand (Ex. 13:3; Neh. 1:10). "You have a mighty arm; strong is your hand, high your right hand" (Ps. 89:13).
In Jesus' right hand he holds the church (Rev. 1:20). Throughout the book of Revelation, the unveiling of history, the church endures trials but is never overcome because God is our provider Father.