Things happen Quote by R. T. Kendall
““You may recall that we raised the question, Whose idea was it that it would not rain: God’s or Elijah’s? The answer? The buck stops with God. Further evidence of this is the verse we study in this chapter. Elijah did not go to Ahab to say it would rain; he waited to hear from God. He waited a long time—three and a half years. Then one day the word of the Lord came to Elijah to present himself to Ahab. And from that moment things started happening. You and I cannot make things happen. Elijah could not make things happen. We are fools if we try to make things happen in our own strength. I once asked the late Carl F. H. Henry, called “the dean of American theologians,” what he would do differently if he had his life to live over. After a moment he replied, “I would remember that only God can turn the water into wine.” The greatest folly””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and Patience, 1995
Human effort is limited; reliance on divine timing yields true results.
In simple terms: Trust God, not your own power.
Key Takeaway
Lean on faith, not self‑strength.
Themes
faith
humility
patience
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- health crises
- creative projects
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance faith with personal effort?
- When have you seen divine timing work?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on faith may ignore practical action.
