If God made no response except to perfect faith, who could…
“If God made no response except to perfect faith, who could hope for help? But God has regard for beginnings, and His eye perceives greatness in the germ. The hand of the woman in the crowd trembled as it was stretched toward Jesus, and the faith back of it was superstitiously reverent, trusting in the virtue of the robe, rather than in the One who wore it; yet the genuineness of that faith; feeble though it was, triumphed in God's loving sight. Real trust is real power, though the heart and hand be feeble.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith, even when weak and based on symbols, is valued by God; genuine trust empowers believers despite frailty.
In simple terms: Even small, imperfect faith is seen by God and becomes powerful.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate sincere trust over perfect belief.
Themes
faith
spirituality
trust
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
sermon
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church services
- daily challenges
Key Concepts
theology
human frailty
divine perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true trust look like in daily life?
- How can one grow from feeble to steadfast faith?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on symbols can become idolatry.