Faith Quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
![“We believe in a God who is engaged in our lives, who is not silent, nor absent, nor, as Elijah said of the god of the priests of Baal, is He "[on] a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be [awakened]" (1 Kings 18:27). In this Church, even our young Primary children recite, "We believe…” quote by Jeffrey R. Holland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f2/jeffrey-r-holland-1190_faith_we-believe-in-a-god-who-is-engaged-in-ou_1918234.jpg)
““We believe in a God who is engaged in our lives, who is not silent, nor absent, nor, as Elijah said of the god of the priests of Baal, is He "[on] a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be [awakened]" (1 Kings 18:27). In this Church, even our young Primary children recite, "We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God." (Articles of Faith 1:9)””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2008
God is portrayed as actively involved in human affairs, constantly revealing truths, encouraging believers to trust in ongoing divine communication and revelation.
In simple terms: God actively reveals truths to us.
Key Takeaway
Trust in ongoing divine guidance.
Themes
faith
revelation
divine presence
trust
spiritual growth
Mood
hopeful
faithful
contemplative
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- study of scripture
- discussions with leaders
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
prophecy
personal revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize divine revelation?
- What if you feel God is silent?
A Different Perspective
Some may struggle with reconciling unanswered prayers or silence.
![“WHEN reading my present treatise, bear in mind that by "faith" we do not understand merely that which is uttered with the lips, but also that which is apprehended by the soul, the conviction that the object [of belief] is exactly as it is apprehended. If, as regards real or supposed truths, you…” quote by Maimonides](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fbb/maimonides-2639_articles_when-reading-my-present-treatise-bear-in_78488.jpg)
