Behind closed doors Quote by Roy Hession
“The Spirit's fullness is not the reward of our faithfulness, but God's gift for our defeat. He was not given to the disciples in Acts 28 as the culmination and reward of their wonderful service, but in Acts 2 when they had proved themselves cowards, meeting behind closed doors.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace and Faith, Roy Hession, 1998
God’s grace is given especially in our moments of weakness, not as a reward for perfect faithfulness.
In simple terms: Grace appears when we fail, not just when we succeed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and trust divine help in adversity.
Themes
grace
humility
faith
divine assistance
Mood
reflective
comforting
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways do we seek God's help when we feel inadequate?
- How does recognizing our weakness deepen faith?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on human effort can overlook the need for divine reliance.
![“Every faithful act of service, every honest labor to make the world a better place, which seemed to have been forever lost and forgotten in the rubble of history, will be seen on that day [at the final resurrection] to have contributed to the perfect fellowship of God's kingdom… All who committed…” quote by Amy L. Sherman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/943/amy-l-sherman-104796_better-place_every-faithful-act-of-service-every-hone_1034752.jpg)
