There are few people who think what a solemn thing it is…
““There are few people who think what a solemn thing it is to be a Christian. I guess there is not a believer in the world who knows what a miracle it is to be kept a believer. We little think the miracles that are working all around us. We see the flowers grow; but we do not think of the wondrous power that gives them life. We see the stars shine; but how seldom do we think of the hand that moves them. The sun gladdens us with his light; yet we little think of the miracles which God works to feed that sun with fuel, or to gird him like a giant to run his course. And we see Christians walking in integrity and holiness; but how little do we suspect what a mass of miracles a Christian is. There are as great a number of miracles expended on a Christian every day, as he hath hairs on his head. A Christian is a perpetual miracle. Every hour that I am preserved from sinning, is an hour of as divine a might as that which saw a new-born world swathed in its darkness, and heard "the morning stars sing for joy." Did ye never think how great is the danger to which a Christian is exposed from his indwelling sin?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Christians are surrounded daily by countless miracles, yet often overlook them; recognizing these wonders deepens faith.
In simple terms: Christians miss daily miracles, which strengthen faith.
Key Takeaway
Notice and appreciate everyday miracles.
Themes
faith
miracle
awareness
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- daily gratitude
- nature observation
- scripture study
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
grace
divine providence
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday miracle have you ignored?
- How can we train ourselves to see divine work?
A Different Perspective
Human focus on the mundane can blind us to miracles.