I — I mean," Kate stumbled on, "that with us there is a…
“I — I mean," Kate stumbled on, "that with us there is a time past and time present, and time future, and with your gods perhaps there is time forever; but God in Himself has the whole of it, all times at once. It would be true to say that He came into our world and died here, in a time and a place; but it would also be true to say that in His eternity it is always That Place and That Time — here — and at this moment — and the power He had then, He can give to us now, as much as He did to those who saw and touched Him when He was alive on the earth.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine timelessness contrasts human linear time, suggesting God exists beyond temporal limits
In simple terms: God exists outside time, all moments are present for Him
Key Takeaway
Consider eternity beyond human chronology
Themes
theology
philosophy
time
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual contemplation
- religious study
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
eternity
divine nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for God to be outside time?
- How does this view affect personal faith?
A Different Perspective
Human perception of time may limit understanding of divine nature