How many different ways there are of knowing a person—and…
““How many different ways there are of knowing a person—and even so there are all these different ways of knowing Christ; so that you may keep on all your lifetime, still wishing to get into another room, and another room, nearer and nearer to the great secret, still panting to "know him." Good Rutherford says, "I urge upon you a nearer communion with Christ, and a growing communion. There are curtains to be drawn by, in Christ, that we never shut, and new foldings in love with him. I despair that ever I shall shall win to the far end of that love; there are so many plies in it. Therefore, dig deep, and set by as much time in the day for him as you can, he will be won by labor.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Spiritual growth is a lifelong, layered process of increasingly intimate knowledge of Christ, requiring persistent effort and devotion.
In simple terms: Growing closer to Christ takes time and effort.
Key Takeaway
Invest daily time in spiritual practice.
Themes
faith
spirituality
growth
devotion
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- Bible study
- personal reflection
- community worship
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
theology
personal relationship
discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure deepening faith?
- What daily habit nurtures your relationship with Christ?
A Different Perspective
Progress can be slow and may feel endless without visible milestones.