--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If the Church ever succeeds in doing that…" description: "\"If the Church ever succeeds in doing that big thing, that great thing, that unspeakable thing that God purposes that we should do, it can only be when ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/622/john-g-lake-12667_bigs_if-the-church-ever-succeeds-in-doing-tha_851460.jpg" --- # If the Church ever succeeds in doing that big thing, that… ![“If the Church ever succeeds in doing that big thing, that great thing, that unspeakable thing that God purposes that we should do, it can only be when we enter into that Divine compassion of the Son of God.” quote by John G. Lake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/622/john-g-lake-12667_bigs_if-the-church-ever-succeeds-in-doing-tha_851460.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/622/john-g-lake-12667_bigs_if-the-church-ever-succeeds-in-doing-tha_851460.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/622/john-g-lake-12667_bigs_if-the-church-ever-succeeds-in-doing-tha_851460.jpg) > “If the Church ever succeeds in doing that big thing, that great thing, that unspeakable thing that God purposes that we should do, it can only be when we enter into that Divine compassion of the Son of God.” [John G. Lake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-g-lake/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine compassion is required to accomplish God‑intended great works; it opens the way for miraculous outcomes. **In simple terms:** God’s big plans need divine compassion. Key Takeaway Cultivate compassion to enable divine purpose. Themes faith divine compassion miracles Mood hopeful reverent Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - mission work - healing ministries - personal prayer - community service Key Concepts theology spiritual obedience Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice compassion in daily life? - What barriers stop you from trusting divine purpose? 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