Christ Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“If Christ has been given us, if we are called to his discipleship we are given all things, literally _all_ things. He will see to it that they are added unto us. If we follow Jesus and look only to His righteousness, we are in his hands and under the protection of Him and His Father. And if we are in communion with the Father, nought can harm us. God will help us in the hour of need, and He knows our needs.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship, 1937
Faith provides divine provision and protection; trusting God meets needs and shields from harm.
In simple terms: Faith supplies needs and protection.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine provision.
Themes
faith
provision
protection
Mood
hopeful
reassuring
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- financial hardship
- health emergencies
Key Concepts
Divine sufficiency
spiritual security
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern God's provision?
- What does trust look like in adversity?
A Different Perspective
Human effort still required alongside faith.
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