There are persons who always believe in the imminent peril…
““There are persons who always believe in the imminent peril of the universe in general and of the Church of God in particular, and a sort of popularity is sure to be gained by always crying "Woe! Woe!" Prophets who will spiritually imitate Solomon Eagle, who went about the streets of London in the time of the plague, naked, with a pan of coals on his head, crying "Woe! Woe!" are thought to be faithful, though they are probably dyspeptic. We are not of that order: we dare not shut our eyes to the evils that surround us, but we are able to see the Divine power above us, and to feel it with us, working out its purposes of grace. We say to each of you what the Lord said to Joshua in the chapter we have just read, "Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Our trust is in the living God, who will bring ultimate victory to His own cause.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True faith trusts God's power over fear, rejecting sensationalist panic and focusing on divine purpose and grace.
In simple terms: Trust God, not panic.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine strength, not fear.
Themes
faith
courage
spirituality
Mood
reassuring
inspirational
Type
sermon
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- church leadership
- spiritual counseling
- public preaching
Key Concepts
trust
divine purpose
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears do you need to release?
- How can you embody calm confidence?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming fear requires personal commitment and community support.