Good question, I think the notion of a divine plan is pointing to the ultimate "strange future attractor" that is making this experience linear or at least giving time a sense of apparent direction.
"Do you think he plans it all out, or just makes it up as he goes along?"
https://youtu.be/ODXfOmtse_A*I used to think I was thought, I was however, not in my right mind*
*This cluster is clearly in fuzzy bubblegum*