You can tell that their view of church history is one of dusty papers filed away and never read. Our task is to make a record of what God has done and is doing among His people. It is as simple as that. Everyone who looks by faith to Christ for salvation has this promise, that God will accomplish His work in that believer's life. And this work that God is doing is worth noting.
Church history is that simple and potentially that personal.
He cares for His Church and His faithfulness toward His people is expressed in His daily provision for them. We call that continuing provision God's providence. Rather, God has revealed His will in the Holy Scriptures. Still, God's providence does stand as a testimony of His covenant faithfulness toward His people. Thus an awareness of God's providence has a place in the life of the believer, as an appreciation of God's faithfulness, love, and mercy.