Fence Quote by Matt Chandler
“God ultimately raises up leaders for one primary reason: His glory. He shows His power in our weakness. He demonstrates His wisdom in our folly. We are all like a turtle on a fence post. If you walk by a fence post and see a turtle on top of it, then you know someone came by and put it there. In the same way, God gives leadership according to His good pleasure.”
About This Quote
God appoints leaders to display His glory, using human weakness and folly as stages for divine power and wisdom.
In simple terms: God uses imperfect people for His purpose.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your role despite flaws.
Themes
leadership
divine purpose
humility
wisdom
weakness
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal ministry
- overcoming insecurity
- spiritual mentorship
- public speaking
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
leadership dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you serve despite your imperfections?
- What does divine purpose look like in your life?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can limit effectiveness.
![“By profession a biologist, [Thomas Henry Huxley] covered in fact the whole field of the exact sciences, and then bulged through its four fences. Absolutely nothing was uninteresting to him. His curiosity ranged from music to theology and from philosophy to history. He didn't simply know something…” quote by H. L. Mencken](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f46/h-l-mencken-245_absolutely-nothing_by-profession-a-biologist-thomas-henry-h_5368.jpg)
