Warren Wendall Wiersbe (1929 – 2019) was a well-known American Christian pastor, Bible teacher, and conference speaker who once pastored the famous Moody Bible Church in Chicago. He was also a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works.
He served for ten years as General Director and Bible Teacher for the Back to the Bible broadcast. In addition: “He was known as a ‘pastors’ pastor,’ and his speaking, writing and radio ministries brought new understanding of the truths of God’s Word to people around the world.”1
Of the many people I have shared quotes from in the past, Warren Wiersbe is perhaps the one author whose quotations have deeply impacted me the most. I hope that the quotes below, by Wiersbe, will encourage your soul and provide much food for thought on your walk with the Lord.2
“Most Christians are being crucified on a cross between two thieves: Yesterday’s regret and tomorrow’s worries.”
“If you are going to live by faith, then expect your faith to be tested. A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.”
“If you look to others you will be distracted; if you look to yourselves you will be discouraged; but if you look to Christ you’ll be delighted.”
“Trusting God means thinking and acting according to God’s word in spite of circumstances, feelings, or consequences.”
“Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things. Outlook determines outcome. If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory.”
“When you and I hurt deeply, what we really need is not an explanation from God but a revelation of God. We need to see how great God is; we need to recover our lost perspective on life. Things get out of proportion when we are suffering, and it takes a vision of something bigger than ourselves to get life’s dimensions adjusted again.”
“God doesn’t bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.”
“We have little control over the circumstances of life. We can’t control the weather or the economy, and we can’t control what other people say about or do to us. There is only one area where we have control–we can rule the kingdom inside. The heart of every problem is the problem in the heart.”
“You are a Christian because somebody cared. Now it’s your turn.”
“People who walk by faith don’t see obstacles, they see opportunities.”
“Real contentment must come from within. You and I cannot change or control the world around us, but we can change and control the world within us.”
“Faithfulness in the small things will lead to blessing in the big things.”
“If life is to have meaning, and if God’s will is to be done, all of us have to accept who we are and what we are, give it back to God, and thank Him for the way He made us. What I am is God’s gift to me; what I do with it is my gift to Him.”
“It is a remarkable thing that some of the most optimistic and enthusiastic people you will meet are those who have been through intense suffering.”
“Ministry takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God.”
“The Christian life is a pilgrimage from earth to heaven, and our task is to take as many as possible with us as we make this journey.”
“If the Lord calls you, He will equip you for the task He wants you to fulfill.”
“The Christian who walks with the Lord and keeps constant communion with Him will see many reason for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long.”
“People can’t see your root system, but God can. Praying and meditating on the Word of God will cause your roots to go down deep into His love.”
“When we change the message of God, we change the God of the message.”
“If you want to enjoy the rainbow, be prepared to endure the storm.”
“Christians have a dual citizenship – on earth and in heaven – and our citizenship in heaven ought to make us better people here on earth.”
“Daniel gave all the glory to God; he took none of it for himself. There is no limit to what God will do for the believer who will let God have all the glory.”
“Remember, your worth is founded in Jesus Christ.”
“The world changes – circumstances change, we change – but God’s Word never changes.”
“Do you need help today? Lift up your hands to the Lord in supplication and in expectation, and soon you will lift up your hands in jubilation and celebration.”
“Jesus asked the Father for his disciples’ security, sanctity and unity. Jesus still intercedes for us so fervently because we live in a world that is deceived, dangerous, defiled and divided.”
1 Warren Wiersbe | Back to the Bible
2 All of these quotes by Warren Wiersbe are from the following website:
TOP 25 QUOTES BY WARREN W. WIERSBE (of 89) | A-Z Quotes (azquotes.com)
These quotes DID bless me Curt…thank you!
Elaine