We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine.
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When a man has no strength, if he leans on God, he becomes powerful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Relying on faith can provide strength in times of weakness.
This quote by Dwight L. Moody highlights the transformative power of faith. It suggests that in moments of weakness, turning to a higher power, such as God, can empower a person to overcome challenges and find strength that they may not realize they possess within themselves.
Themes
StrengthFaithPowerGodOvercoming
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming personal challenges.
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'Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God' (Rom. 10:17). That is whence faith comes. It is not for me to sit down and wait for faith to come stealing over me with a strong sensation, but is for me to take God at His Word.
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There is no greater honour than to be the instrument in God's hands of leading one person out of the kingdom of Satan into the glorious light of Heaven.
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Many a professing Christian is a stumbling-block because his worship is divided. On Sunday he worships God; on weekdays God has little or no place in his thoughts.
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Let us expect that God is going to use us. Let us have courage and go forward, looking to God to do great things.
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