Revival is a divinely initiated work in which God’s people pray, repent of their sin, and return to a holy, Spirit-filled, obedient, love-relationship with God.
Henry BlackabyRead
Missions is God finding those whose hearts are right with Him and placing them where they can make a difference for His kingdom
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the belief that God selects individuals with good intentions to fulfill roles that benefit His purposes.
Henry Blackaby's quote reflects the idea that divine guidance is at work in the lives of individuals whose hearts are aligned with God's will. It suggests that when people have a sincere commitment to doing good and living ethically, God positions them strategically to create a positive impact in the world, particularly in advancing His kingdom. This belief encourages individuals to nurture their spiritual connection and strive for moral integrity, as it could lead to significant contributions to society.
Themes
MissionGodDifferenceHeartsService
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about serving others, one could use this quote to inspire the congregation.
More from Henry Blackaby
All quotes →When leaders claim that God bypasses their followers and speaks directly to them, they greatly diminish all God does through the lives of believers.Leaders who begrudge people the opportunity to seek God themselves and who do not actively teach their people how to hear God's voice have disqualified themselves as spiritual leaders.
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Will God ever ask you to do something you are not able to do? The answer is yes--all the time! It must be that way, for God's glory and kingdom. If we function according to our ability alone, we get the glory; if we function according to the power of the Spirit within us, God gets the glory. He wants to reveal Himself to a watching world.
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If the Christian does not know when God is speaking, he is in trouble at the heart of his Christian life!
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If we function according to our ability alone, we get the glory; if we function according to the power of the Spirit within us, God gets the glory.
Henry BlackabyRead
When Holy God draws near in true revival, people come under terrible conviction of sin. The outstanding feature of spiritual awakening has been the profound consciousness of the Presence and holiness of God.
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