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Faith precedes the miracle. It has ever been so and shall…

“Faith precedes the miracle. It has ever been so and shall ever be. It was not raining when Noah was commanded to build an ark. There was no visible ram in the thicket when Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac. Two heavenly personages were not yet seen when Joseph knelt and prayed. First…” quote by Thomas S. Monson
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“Faith precedes the miracle. It has ever been so and shall ever be. It was not raining when Noah was commanded to build an ark. There was no visible ram in the thicket when Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac. Two heavenly personages were not yet seen when Joseph knelt and prayed. First came the test of faith–and then the miracle. Remember that faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other. Cast out doubt. Cultivate faith.”

Thomas S. Monson

About This Quote

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

Faith must come before miracles; doubt and faith cannot coexist, so eliminate doubt and build faith.

In simple terms: Faith precedes miracles; doubt blocks them.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate unwavering faith.

Themes

faith miracle belief

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal challenges
  • health crises
  • spiritual decisions

Key Concepts

spirituality trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith with practical steps?
  • When is doubt useful?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith can ignore practical action.

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