--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Christ designed that the day of his…" description: "\"Christ designed that the day of his coming should be hid from us, that being in suspense, we might be as it were upon the watch.\" — Martin Luther" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b40/martin-luther-106_christ_christ-designed-that-the-day-of-his-comi_1621188.jpg" --- # Christ designed that the day of his coming should be hid… ![“Christ designed that the day of his coming should be hid from us, that being in suspense, we might be as it were upon the watch.” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b40/martin-luther-106_christ_christ-designed-that-the-day-of-his-comi_1621188.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b40/martin-luther-106_christ_christ-designed-that-the-day-of-his-comi_1621188.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b40/martin-luther-106_christ_christ-designed-that-the-day-of-his-comi_1621188.jpg) > “Christ designed that the day of his coming should be hid from us, that being in suspense, we might be as it were upon the watch.” [Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/martin-luther/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine timing hides future events, creating suspense that tests faith. **In simple terms:** God hides future to test believers. Key Takeaway Embrace uncertainty as part of spiritual journey. Themes faith divine mystery patience spiritual growth Mood contemplative hopeful Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - life decisions - spiritual counseling Key Concepts theology eschatology human longing Questions to Reflect On - How does uncertainty shape belief? - What practices help trust the unknown? A Different Perspective Overemphasis on mystery may cause anxiety. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/) [Jesus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jesus/) [Suspense](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/suspense/) ## Related quotes > [GOD is making a way for you. Your night is expiring, your new fresh day is coming. 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