My goal is GOD HIMSELF. Not joy, not peace, not even blessing but HIMSELF...my GOD.
Leonard RavenhillRead
In revival, God is not concerned about filling empty churches, He is concerned about filling empty hearts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The focus of spiritual revival should be on personal transformation rather than just increasing church attendance.
This quote by Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes that a true spiritual awakening is not merely about the physical presence of people in church buildings, but rather about the inner changes taking place within individuals. It highlights the idea that God seeks to fill our hearts with His love and presence, leading to genuine transformation and fulfillment, rather than merely wanting a larger congregation.
Themes
RevivalSpiritualityTransformationFaithHeart
In practice
Example use cases
Citing this quote during a church service to inspire deeper spiritual introspection.
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Everyone recognizes that Stephen was Spirit-filled when he was performing wonders. Yet, he was just as Spirit-filled when he was being stoned to death.
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I find it most intriguing to contemplate the fact that while men are considering what place to give Jesus Christ in history, He has already decided what place to give them in eternity.
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The tragedy in our colleges and seminaries right now is that we turn men out who know the word of God. That is never going to turn the world._x000D_ The question is not whether they know the Word of God...._x000D_ The question is......Do they know the God of the Word?
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