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Good news Quote by Nadia Bolz-Weber

“And the strangeness of the good news is that, like those in Matthew 25 who sat before the throne and said Huh? When did we ever feed you, Lord?, we never know when we experience Jesus in all of this. All that we have is a promise, a promise that our needs are holy to God. A promise that Jesus is…” quote by Nadia Bolz-Weber
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““And the strangeness of the good news is that, like those in Matthew 25 who sat before the throne and said Huh? When did we ever feed you, Lord?, we never know when we experience Jesus in all of this. All that we have is a promise, a promise that our needs are holy to God. A promise that Jesus is present in the meeting of needs and that his kingdom is here.””

Nadia Bolz-Weber

About This Quote

The gospel’s mystery lies in its unexpected, intimate presence, offering a promise that our needs are sacred and met by divine participation.

In simple terms: God’s good news is surprising, personal, and promises holy care.

Key Takeaway

Divine promise meets human need in unexpected ways.

Themes

faith mystery promise presence

Mood

hopeful mysterious

Type

spiritual explanatory

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • community worship
  • interfaith dialogue
  • volunteering

Key Concepts

theology sacredness

Practical Applications

  • reflect on moments of unexpected support
  • share testimonies of divine provision

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does ‘holy need’ mean to you?
  • How do you discern divine presence from ordinary circumstances?
A Different Perspective

Interpreting every event as a direct sign of divine presence can overlook natural explanations and personal agency.

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