We must live by faith and not by sight. An elderly lady…
““We must live by faith and not by sight. An elderly lady fell and broke her leg while attending a summer Bible conference. She said to the pastor who visited her, “I know the Lord led me to the conference. But I don’t see why this had to happen! And I don’t see any good coming from it.” Wisely, the pastor replied, “Romans 8:28 doesn’t say that we see all things working together for good. It says that we know it.” Faith means surrendering all to God and obeying His Word in spite of circumstances and consequences. Love and faith go together: When you love someone, you trust him. And faith and love together help to strengthen hope, for where you find faith and love, you will find confidence for the future. How can we grow in faith during times of testing and suffering? The same way we grow in faith when things seem to be going well: by feeding on the Word of God (Rom. 10:17). Our fellowship with Christ through His Word not only strengthens our faith, but it also deepens our love. It is a basic principle of Christian living that we spend much time in the Word when God is testing us and Satan is tempting us.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith involves trusting God’s promises even when outcomes are unclear, linking love and hope to sustain confidence during trials.
In simple terms: Trust God despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Scripture for strength.
Themes
faith
trust
hope
love
testing
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- medical hardship
- church fellowship
- prayer groups
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
spiritual resilience
scriptural reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice trust when outcomes seem negative?
- What role does community play in sustaining faith?
A Different Perspective
Faith can feel hollow without visible results, leading to doubt.