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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Take courage. We walk in the wilderness today and in the Promised Land tomorrow
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages perseverance through difficult times with the hope of future rewards.
Dwight L. Moody's quote emphasizes the importance of having courage during tough times, suggesting that although one may find themselves in challenging and uncertain situations (the wilderness), a brighter future filled with promise and fulfillment (the Promised Land) awaits those who remain steadfast and brave.
Themes
CouragePerseveranceHopeFutureFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech for a charity organization.
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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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