Every moment Quote by Andrew Murray
““God desired to reveal himself in and through His creatures by communicating to them as much of His own goodness and glory as they were capable of receiving. But this communication was not meant to give created beings something they could possess in themselves, having full charge and access apart from Him. Rather, God as the ever-living, ever-present, ever-acting One, who upholds all things by the word of His power, and in whom all things exist, meant that the relationship of His creatures to himself would be one of unceasing, absolute dependence. As truly as God by His power once created all things, so by that same power must God every moment maintain all things.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Christian devotional writings, early 20th century
God continuously sustains creation through His power, requiring creatures to remain wholly dependent on Him, rather than seeking independent possession of divine attributes.
In simple terms: God maintains everything; we must stay dependent on Him.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and reliance on divine providence.
Themes
dependence
divine sustenance
humility
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- faith community
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
creation
spiritual dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reliance on God empower personal action?
- In what ways can dependence be balanced with stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on dependence may discourage personal responsibility.
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