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.
Dwight L. MoodyRead
There is no use in running before you are sent; there is no use in attempting to do God's work without God's power. A man working without this unction, a man working without this anointing, a man working without the Holy Ghost upon him, is losing time after all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
One should not act without divine guidance and empowerment.
This quote emphasizes the importance of waiting for proper direction and spiritual empowerment before attempting to take action, particularly in the context of fulfilling a greater purpose. Dwight L. Moody suggests that pursuing endeavors without the necessary spiritual support is a waste of time and effort, advocating for a reliance on divine influence to guide one's actions and decision-making.
Themes
GuidanceEmpowermentFaithDivinePurpose
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of spiritual leadership, one might quote Moody to illustrate the need for divine guidance.
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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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