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“People are utterly starved to death. For what? Food; not milk, but for some meat, and some strong meat. They need it; they need it badly. God can’t take a Body that is just a whimpering baby to sit on the throne with Him and share—He can’t do things like that. There will be a place for babes; I…” quote by John Wright Follette
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““People are utterly starved to death. For what? Food; not milk, but for some meat, and some strong meat. They need it; they need it badly. God can’t take a Body that is just a whimpering baby to sit on the throne with Him and share—He can’t do things like that. There will be a place for babes; I imagine heaven will have a tremendously large nursery!””

John Wright Follette

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A vivid metaphor of heaven as a nurturing place for souls, emphasizing deep spiritual hunger.

In simple terms: Heaven is a caring home.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual fulfillment.

Themes

faith hope afterlife

Mood

comforting hopeful

Type

theological poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • comfort seeking
  • religious study
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

spiritual longing metaphor theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “strong meat” symbolize?
  • How does this vision affect your grief?
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