Comfort Quote by Andrew Murray
“The Lord gave the wonderful promise of the free use of His Name with the Father in conjunction with doing His works. The disciple who lives only for Jesus' work and Kingdom, for His will and honor, will be given the power to appropriate the promise. Anyone grasping the promise only when he wants something very special for himself will be disappointed, because he is making Jesus the servant of his own comfort. But whoever wants to pray the effective prayer of faith because he needs it for the work of the Master will learn it, because he has made himself the servant of his Lord's interests.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Life, Andrew Murray, 1885
True power comes from using Jesus’ name for His work, not personal gain; selfish motives betray the promise.
In simple terms: Power comes from serving Jesus, not selfish wishes.
Key Takeaway
Serve selflessly to receive divine power.
Themes
faith
service
spirituality
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- mission work
- ministry
- personal growth
Key Concepts
servanthood
divine promise
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you align your prayers with God’s work?
- What selfish motives hinder your faith?
A Different Perspective
If you seek power for personal comfort, you’ll be disappointed.
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