Presence of god Quote by Patrick Davis
““Moses saw the burning burn, yet the bush was not consumed. He turned aside at the wonder of it all, and in doing so, he came into the presence of God. It changed him forever! Why do we not see changes like this in every new believer? I am convinced it is our fault—we do not expect anything, and often become quite uncomfortable when someone we would lead to Christ expresses emotion. So we carefully prepare tracts that explain perfectly the doctrine, but we make no preparation for what might happen if the person should, God forbid, actually be overwhelmed by the spirit. We do not act like we even believe much has happened, yet the Bible says the angels in heaven rejoice over one sinner finding his way back.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown Evangelical Talk, null
A transformative encounter with the divine can be missed when believers lack expectation and preparation for emotional responses.
In simple terms: Missing divine impact due to low expectation.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to spiritual overwhelm.
Themes
faith
expectation
spiritual experience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- evangelism
- personal testimony
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
religious emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better prepare for unexpected spiritual experiences?
- What expectations hinder divine encounters?
A Different Perspective
Believers may suppress genuine emotional reactions, limiting spiritual growth.
