Dreams Quote by Elisabeth Elliot
““Our vision is so limited we can hardly imagine a love that does not show itself in protection from suffering. The love of God is of a different nature altogether. It does not hate tragedy. It never denies reality. It stands in the very teeth of suffering. The love of God did not protect His own Son. The cross was the proof of His love – that He gave that Son, that He let Him go to Calvary’s cross, though “legions of angels” might have rescued Him. He will not necessarily protect us - not from anything it takes to make us like His Son. A lot of hammering and chiseling and purifying by fire will have to go into the process.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Unquenchable Love of God” (1995) excerpt
God’s love endures suffering, not by preventing pain but by embracing it.
In simple terms: Divine love persists through hardship.
Key Takeaway
Embrace suffering as part of growth.
Themes
faith
suffering
divine love
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- pastoral care
- grief counseling
- personal trials
Key Concepts
theology
redemption
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we trust love amid suffering?
- What does it mean to be “like His Son”?
A Different Perspective
Human pain is inevitable, making divine love hard to grasp.
