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Awakening Quote by David Wilkerson

“At first, He shook us very tenderly but now His shaking has become violent, because He has not succeeded in awakening us... God is going to shake everything in sight so that He is revealed as the only unshakable power!” quote by David Wilkerson
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“At first, He shook us very tenderly but now His shaking has become violent, because He has not succeeded in awakening us... God is going to shake everything in sight so that He is revealed as the only unshakable power!”

David Wilkerson

About This Quote

Source Book: The Cross and the Switchblade, David Wilkerson, 1963

Spiritual awakening can be tumultuous; divine intervention may feel violent before it steadies.

In simple terms: Awakening can be chaotic before it becomes steady.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the shaking, trust the process.

Themes

faith spirituality awakening challenge

Mood

hopeful intense

Type

inspirational motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • religious conversion
  • overcoming doubt

Key Concepts

divine intervention spiritual growth resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the "shaking" symbolize for you?
  • How can you remain steady amid spiritual turmoil?
A Different Perspective

Violence may alienate rather than inspire.

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