--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God is not only to be known in His…" description: "\"God is not only to be known in His blessed and incomprehensible being, for this is something which is reserved for His saints in the age to come. He is..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/196/john-cassian-13822_age_god-is-not-only-to-be-known-in-his-bless_2262810.png" --- # God is not only to be known in His blessed and… ![“God is not only to be known in His blessed and incomprehensible being, for this is something which is reserved for His saints in the age to come. He is also known from the grandeur and beauty of His creatures, from His providence which governs the world day by day, from His righteousness and from…” quote by John Cassian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/196/john-cassian-13822_age_god-is-not-only-to-be-known-in-his-bless_2262810.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/196/john-cassian-13822_age_god-is-not-only-to-be-known-in-his-bless_2262810.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/196/john-cassian-13822_age_god-is-not-only-to-be-known-in-his-bless_2262810.png) > “God is not only to be known in His blessed and incomprehensible being, for this is something which is reserved for His saints in the age to come. He is also known from the grandeur and beauty of His creatures, from His providence which governs the world day by day, from His righteousness and from wonders which He shows to His saints in each generation.” [John Cassian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-cassian/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God can be known through creation and providence, not only through mystical revelation reserved for saints. **In simple terms:** We see God in nature and daily order. Key Takeaway Observe the world to perceive divine presence. Themes theology spirituality nature revelation Mood reverent reflective Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - daily reflection - nature walks - studying ecosystems - contemplative prayer Key Concepts Divine immanence creation as revelation Questions to Reflect On - How does nature reveal the divine to you? - Do you feel God's presence in everyday events? 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