Hidden things Quote by Fleming Rutledge
““From this time forth I make you hear new things, hidden things which you have not known. They are created now... Before today you have never heard of them." (48:6-7) Notice the most radical announcement here. "Before today you have never heard of the things that God will do. They are not accessible to human imagination. "They are created now." They are "hidden things which you have not known." This feature of Second Isaiah is what has led interpreters to call this prophet the first apocalyptic theologian - meaning, the first to show in an unmistakable way that God will interrupt the normal progression of things by arriving in - indeed, invading - the midst of human events from a sphere of power capable of calling into existence the things that do not exist (as Paul says in Romans 4:17).””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Book of Isaiah, Chapter 48, Verses 6‑7, 8th century BCE
God will reveal unprecedented, hidden realities that humanity cannot yet imagine, demonstrating divine power to create anew amidst human history.
In simple terms: God will show new, unseen things now.
Key Takeaway
Expect the unexpected from divine action.
Themes
faith
revelation
divine power
apocalypse
prophecy
Mood
awe
anticipation
reverence
Type
prophetic
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual awakening
- historical change
- artistic inspiration
- scientific breakthrough
Key Concepts
theology
mystery
creation
intervention
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you recognize hidden divine interventions?
- What does “created now” imply for your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Human imagination may limit understanding of divine acts.
