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
In our prayers, we talk to God, in our Bible study, God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of listening to God more than speaking to Him in prayer and study.
Dwight L. Moody is highlighting the dynamic nature of a relationship with God, suggesting that prayer should be a two-way communication where humans express their thoughts and feelings, but also make room to hear God's insights and guidance through scripture. This suggests that yielding to divine communication is essential for spiritual growth and understanding.
Themes
PrayerBible StudyGodCommunicationSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a church sermon about the importance of listening to God's will.
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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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