Our mistake is that we want God to send revival on our…
“Our mistake is that we want God to send revival on our terms. We want to get the power of God into our hands, to call it to us that it may work for us in promoting and furthering our kind of Christianity. We want still to be in charge, guiding the chariot through the religious sky in the direction we want it to go, shouting "Glory to God," but modestly accepting a share of the glory for ourselves in a nice inoffensive sort of way. We are calling on God to send fire on our altars, completely ignoring the fact that they are OUR altars and not God's.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People try to dictate divine revival to suit their agendas, forgetting true worship is surrendering to God’s will, not personal control.
In simple terms: Attempting to control God’s work limits true worship.
Key Takeaway
Submit to divine guidance.
Themes
faith
control
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal prayer
- mission work
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How does control affect spiritual growth?
- What does true surrender look like?
A Different Perspective
Human desire for control can stifle genuine faith.