Bible Quote by John Wright Follette
““There were heathen in Bithynia who needed to be converted and Paul had a real burden for them. He could have gone there and established some missions, and swung the entire country. That, no doubt, was very possible, and yet the Lord forbade him to go. How can you reconcile that with what we call our message of today? I don't try to. I don't have to prove the Bible or to explain God. Some people spend half of their lives proving the Bible, keeping God's glory bright, and holding Him on the throne. We were never called to do this. We are called to live for Jesus and let God take care of His work.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown, 2020s
Paul felt a divine restriction on missionary expansion, emphasizing reliance on God's work over human effort.
In simple terms: God guides work, not human plans.
Key Takeaway
Trust God's timing, focus on living for Jesus.
Themes
faith
mission
trust
divine guidance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- church planting
- personal evangelism
- daily discipleship
- mission planning
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual obedience
mission strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern God's will versus personal ambition?
- What does it mean to let God take care of His work?
A Different Perspective
Human ambition can conflict with perceived divine direction.
