I believe that God works in two ways. 1. that God chooses to intervene in the affairs of man. 2. Or to lets things take it's natural course, by that I mean for example, Joseph when his brothers but him in a pit to die, but God meant for him to live and become second in power to Pharaoh so that he could save his family.
Genesis 50:19-21 (New King James Version)
[sup]19[/sup] Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? [sup]20[/sup] But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. [sup]21[/sup] Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
Genesis 50:19-21 (New King James Version)
[sup]19[/sup] Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? [sup]20[/sup] But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. [sup]21[/sup] Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.