So often we have a kind of vague, wistful longing that the…
“So often we have a kind of vague, wistful longing that the promises of Jesus should be true. The only way really to enter into them is to believe them with the clutching intensity of a drowning man.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith requires intense, desperate belief, akin to a drowning man's clutch, to realize divine promises.
In simple terms: Faith needs desperate belief.
Key Takeaway
Believe with urgency.
Themes
faith
hope
spiritual longing
belief
desperation
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- missionary work
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Christian theology
psychology of belief
religious experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “clutching intensity” mean to you?
- Can faith be balanced with rational hope?
A Different Perspective
Such intensity can lead to burnout or disillusionment.