Temporary delays have slowed the frequency with which I have been able to post. This reminds me of the words of Paul, who says to the Romans that he wished to come to them and bless them with some spiritual gift, but he was "let hitherto". He recognized that no matter what means were used, it was always actually God's sovereign will that dictated his success or failure in any endeavor.
Let us always be mindful that it is God's good pleasure that has caused everything from creation to redemption in Christ to the ways and means through which He directs our steps. Eternal God, grant by that grace which is all of Thee that we might never question any means Thou hast ordained to bring us to Thy desired end, even our sanctification and conformity to the image of Thy Son, our Savior, in whose Name we beseech Thee. Amen.