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!”
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.
Embrace the shaking, trust the process.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious conversion
- overcoming doubt
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the "shaking" symbolize for you?
- How can you remain steady amid spiritual turmoil?
Violence may alienate rather than inspire.