Better now Quote by A.W. Tozer
““To have found God and still to pursue Him is the soul's paradox of love, scorned indeed by the too-easily-satisfied religionist, but justified in happy experience by the children of the burning heart. St. Bernard stated this holy paradox in a musical quatrain that will be instantly understood by every worshipping soul: We taste Thee, O Thou Living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still: We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. Come near to the holy men and women of the past and you will soon feel the heat of their desire after God. They mourned for Him, they prayed and wrestled and sought for Him day and night, in season and out, and when they had found Him the finding was all the sweeter for the long seeking. Moses used the fact that he knew God as an argument for knowing Him better. "Now, therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, show me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight"; and from there he rose to make the daring request, "I beseech thee, show me thy glory.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Handbook by A.W. Tozer, 1938
It expresses the paradox of seeking God while already having found Him, emphasizing continual pursuit and deepening love.
In simple terms: Even after finding God, we must keep seeking Him.
Key Takeaway
Never stop growing in faith.
Themes
spirituality
faith
paradox
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- study of scripture
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
divine love
seeking
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does continual seeking shape your faith?
- What does the “paradox of love” mean in your life?
A Different Perspective
Seeking can lead to frustration if expectations are unrealistic.
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