Confidence Quote by Alexander McRae
““We never suffered ourselves to go into any important measure without asking Brother Joseph to inquire of the Lord in relation to it. Such was our confidence in him as a Prophet, that when he said "Thus saith the Lord," we were confident it would be as he said; and the more we tried it, the more confidence we had, for we never found his word fail in a single instance. [DHC3:258]””
About This Quote
Source Diary of a Missionary, 19th century missionarymissionary journal
Trust in prophetic guidance leads to confidence when divine words are consistently fulfilled.
In simple terms: Faith in a leader’s word builds confidence.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine guidance before major decisions.
Themes
faith
leadership
confidence
prophecy
trust
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
spiritual
historical
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal decision making
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if the prophecy failed?
- How do you balance faith and personal judgment?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on a single authority can limit critical thinking.
