J.C. Philpot on Practical Atheists
Posted by Bluegrass Endurance | Labels: atheism, J.C. Philpot, Practical atheists | Posted On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 5:28 AM
“We profess to believe in an All-mighty, All-present, All-seeing God. But we would be highly offended if a person said to us, "You to know that God can do everything. And yet we are always cutting out schemes, and carving out contrivances, as though He were like the gods of the heathen, looking on and taking no notice. We profess to believe that God is everywhere present to relieve every difficulty and bring His people out of every trial. And yet when we get into the difficulty and into the trial—we speak, think, and act, as though there were no such omnipresent God, who knows the circumstances of our case, and can stretch forth His hand to bring us out of it.”
J.C. Philpot
Sadly, I can testify personally to the truth of this quote, as I often find myself becoming anxious and worrying as though God was not omnipotent and omnipresent.
It's at these times that I must remind myself that God is with me and I can lay all my cares before Him,(1 Peter 5:7) knowing that He does have all things in control and will work it all out for good. (Rom.8:28)
Please pray that I would trust our Heavenly Father more fully.
For the honor of the King,
John
As Philpot exclaims, "WE", including him, all fall into this at some time or other. It is quotes such as this that can be used to keep us focused were we need to be focused and then have less of these "Practical Atheist" moments.