Holy spirit Quote by A.W. Tozer
““If I were to choose my cross and the time of my crucifixion, I would always choose the lesser of two evils. But when the Holy Spirit chooses, He chooses both the time of the crucifixion and the cross upon which He will crucify us. Our responsibility is to yield to His wisdom and allow Him to do the work without any advice from us.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Sovereignty of the Holy Spirit, 1930s
Divine wisdom determines both the timing and method of suffering, urging believers to trust fully without personal interference.
In simple terms: God decides when and how we suffer; we should trust Him.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine timing over personal control.
Themes
faith
divine sovereignty
trust
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- church teachings
- spiritual counseling
- life decisions
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual surrender
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrendering to divine will look like daily?
- How can we discern when to act versus when to wait?
A Different Perspective
Human desire for control can conflict with surrender.
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