Perhaps only when human effort had done it's best and failed, would God's power alone be free to work.
Corrie Ten BoomRead
My confidence is placed in God who does not need our help for accomplishing his designs. Our single endeavor should be to give ourselves to the work and to be faithful to him, and not to spoil his work by our shortcomings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of faith in God and the need for personal dedication to his work without hindering it through personal flaws.
Isaac Jogues highlights that true confidence stems from trusting in God, who is capable of achieving his plans independently of human assistance. Our responsibility lies in dedicating ourselves to his endeavors and being faithful in our actions, ensuring that we do not obstruct his intentions through our own imperfections and shortcomings.
Themes
FaithConfidenceDedicationWorkTrust
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon, one might bring up this quote to inspire the congregation about faith and commitment.
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