1Peter 1: 6-9

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls.

Do you believe anything is left to chance? Is there any event outside the circle of divine predestination? No, my friend, with God there is no contingencies. The might Charioteer of Providence has gathered the reins of all the horses, and He guides them according to His infallible wisdom. Foreknowledge and predestination are in everything, from the motion of a grain of dust to a flaming comet blazing across the sky. Nothing can happen unless God ordains it; nothing happens without divine power. The Lord said, “Behold, I have created the blacksmith who blows the coals in the fire…and I have created the spoiler to destroy” (Isaiah 54:16). The most violent people could not move a finger if strength were not lent them by the  Lord.

As for nature’s catastrophes, the Lord is distinctly in them. “he sakes the earth out of its place” (Job 9:6). “He removes mountains” (Job 9:5). Our Father works all things! Why then should His children be afraid? Regardless of how tremendous events may be, we know that nothing can happen to shake the kingdom of God, even the gates of Hades shall not prevail against that kingdom (Matthew 16:18). Our chief possession lies there, and if that is secure than all is safe. Our highest, best, and most vital interests are beyond even the shadow of harm. “Do not fear.”

Suppose an accident should take our lives? I smile as I think that the worst thig that could happen would be the best thing that could happen. If we should die, we shall be with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:17). So if the worst that can befall is the best that can come,  why should we fear?

This is good reasoning. If you are a believer, and if God is your refuge, there is no logical reason to fear.

-- C.H. Spurgeon  Beside Still Waters