Deep Quote by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
“He whose life is one even and smooth path, will see but little of the glory of the Lord, for he has few occasions of self-emptying, and hence, but little fitness for being filled with the revelation of God. They who navigate little streams and shallow creeks, know but little of the God of tempests; but they who do business in great waters, these see His wonders in the deep. Among the huge Atlantic-waves of bereavement, poverty, temptation, and reproach, we learn the power of Jehovah, because we feel the littleness of man.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Deep and the Shallow” by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1865
Living only in comfort limits spiritual growth; confronting hardship reveals God's power and deepens faith.
In simple terms: Comfort hides God's greatness; trials reveal it.
Key Takeaway
Seek challenges to grow spiritually.
Themes
faith
spiritual growth
adversity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- financial hardship
- temptation
- social criticism
Key Concepts
theology
humility
revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to life's storms?
- What comforts keep you from deeper faith?
A Different Perspective
Comfort can breed complacency and fear of suffering.
