1509. THAT MANY THINGS ON EARTH AND IN THE HEAVENS ARE EFFECTED IMMEDIATELY BY THE LORD That many things on earth are effected immediately is evident from the Apostles, who at times were inspired by the Holy Spirit when they spoke, and the words they should speak were given them, which was immediate inspiration. Nevertheless the Lord wills that each and all things should happen according to order, so that they should proceed, as it were, spontaneously. For the Lord is Order and thus establishes it, such as order in the body, wherein each and all things flow as of themselves.