Kingdom of god Quote by Bob Saffrin
““Stop just for a moment and consider something. We all know that in our own strength we don’t accomplish much for the Kingdom of God, and we know that God isn’t impressed with our fleshly efforts. We all know that in our own strength nothing much happens, but that there is no limit to what we can do if we have God’s strength at our disposal, right? What I’d like you to consider is this. God is not in the business of giving us his strength so that we can accomplish great things. What God really wants is that we would simply surrender ourselves to him. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship” (Rom 12:1). Now a sacrifice is generally dead.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "Living Sacrifices", 2018, Church of the Holy Word
Human effort alone is insufficient; true spiritual power comes from surrendering to God, offering oneself as a living sacrifice rather than seeking personal strength.
In simple terms: Surrender to God for true strength.
Key Takeaway
Offer yourself fully, not just effort.
Themes
faith
humility
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- daily devotion
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
sacrifice
divine strength
worship
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender look like in daily life?
- How can you balance effort and reliance?
A Different Perspective
Emphasizing surrender may be misinterpreted as passivity.
