Where Do We Go from Here? Quotes

“Worry is faith in the negative, trust in the unpleasant, assurance of disaster, and belief in defeat. Worry is wasting today’s time to clutter up tomorrow’s opportunities with yesterday’s troubles.”
― David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Revelation 13 describes the Antichrist as a beast having vast power and authority. “The whole world marveled . . . and gave allegiance to the beast . . . And he was given authority to rule over every tribe and people and language and nation. And all the people who belong to this world worshiped the beast” (Rev. 13:3, 7–8 NLT).”
― David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“The irony of the reshaping of the spiritual landscape in America is that it represents a post-Christian Reformation driven by people seeking to retain a Christian identity,” said Barna. “The most startling realization . . . is how many people from evangelical churches are adopting unbiblical beliefs.” The report went on to say, “Evangelicals have traditionally emphasized the importance of seeing the Bible as the infallible, inerrant Word of God. Now, however, 52 percent do not believe in objective moral truth.”7 The researchers concluded, “What used to be basic, universally-known truths about Christianity are now unknown mysteries to a large and growing share of Americans—especially young adults.”8”
― David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Philip Renner is a worship leader in Russia, America, and throughout the world. He was one of the first national Russian-language worship artists, and in his book Worship Without Limits, he described how he fell in love with the joy of worshiping Jesus.”
― David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“We are not helpless, and our world is not hopeless. Even as the world collapses, the Lord is building His church. We can say something, do something, pray something, preach something, and live by the convictions of Christ.”
― David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“SiriusXM. This time it is a full-time, every-day, 24-hours-per-day, permanent agreement. You can now hear Dr. Graham’s messages on channel 460 around the clock. And I have been listening.”
― David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“People who disregard the Bible may someday get what they want—a society where the Bible is no longer read or proclaimed, and where they can freely sin without Scripture confronting their conscience. But they may get more than they bargained for—a society without the moral compass of Scripture will self-destruct from moral decay and decadence.”
― David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do” (John 17:4).”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Only in the Christian life does surrender bring victory.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Is Jesus truly preeminent in your life? Is He number one? If He’s “a good two or three,” there will be nothing victorious about your experience. In this careening culture and in these perilous days, we must say as never before: “All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“from the dead, ascended to heaven, and resumed His position of supreme authority. When we believe and receive His good news, He instantly conveys us into His family and into His kingdom. That is the triumph of the gospel—the victory of Jesus on our behalf.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Without Christ, we’re in Satan’s grip. But because of His great love for us, Jesus shed His blood and died to redeem us from our sins, giving us full forgiveness. He rose”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Socialists know that as long as the family remains strong, socialism cannot flourish. So, there’s an ongoing attempt to subjugate the home to the government.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“be especially true as we draw closer to the period known as the tribulation. An increasing number of cultural Christians with little or no roots in the gospel will decide the cost is too great, and they will turn their backs on Christ.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“go away without surrendering their lives to Christ. They want the blessings of belief without the burden of swimming against the cultural stream. They like the idea of the gospel, but they lack a personal commitment to Christ. Sooner or later, they begin to feel disillusioned, disenchanted, even disappointed. They fall away. It’s been relatively easy to live as a Christian in America throughout recent decades. I know that from experience. However, the days are coming—in many ways they’re already here—when lifting up the banner of Christ will cost something. This will”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“They’ve seen the brokenness of the world and they’ve felt the brokenness in their own spirits. They know there must be something better. These people encounter the truth and receive the message with joy and hopefulness. They see a pathway to peace and purpose and meaning. It’s what they’ve been searching for! John Starke said, “A nominal Christian finds Christ useful. A true Christian finds Christ beautiful.”11 Sadly, stony-ground believers “have no root.” In times of temptation they fall away. Many of these people are looking for a solution rather than a Savior. They want their problems to”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Notice the first reason people reject the gospel is that “the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts” (v. 12). That’s deception—the deceiving spirits and demons I mentioned earlier. The second reason is more complicated. Jesus described those who hear the good news and “receive the word with joy” (v. 13). These people are genuinely excited about Christianity.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. (vv. 12–14)”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. Now”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“In quietness and confidence shall be your strength” (Isa. 30:15).”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Stayed on Omnipotence, safe ’neath His wing, Leave all results, do the next thing.20”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“of peace and bestows the encouragement you need. He raises your morale and fills you with strength. He says to you: “My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Jesus comes to you in the midst of the struggle, when the battle is almost unbearable and the circumstances look impossible. With the voice of absolute certainty and strength, He speaks to you”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“if we trust God with our eternal security, why wouldn’t we trust him with our present circumstance?”1”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“2:14). The psalmist spoke of a time when the whole earth will “be filled with His glory” (Ps. 72:19). The book of Revelation predicts a time when “the kingdoms of this world” will become “the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ” (11:15).”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea” (Hab.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“For me, my future hope is found in my relationship with Christ. By trusting in him and choosing to live a life dedicated to bringing His kingdom glory, I can be confident that I am living a life with purpose and meaning. My identity is found by what God says and who I want to become is laid out in Scripture.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“To persevere in an increasingly socialist culture, you’re going to have to decide whether to be a Christ-follower or merely a Christ-admirer. Søren Kierkegaard wrote something similar: “The admirer never makes any sacrifices. He always plays it safe. Though in words, phrases, songs, he is inexhaustible about how he praises Christ, he renounces nothing, will not reconstruct his life, and will not let his life express what he supposedly admires. Not so for the follower. No, no. The follower aspires with all his strength to be what he admires.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,” wrote Solomon (Prov. 12:22). “He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house,” echoed the psalmist. “He who tells lies shall not continue in my presence” (Ps. 101:7).”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems

“Refuse to Live by Lies We must also remain true to the truth. Proverbs 29:12 says, “If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.”
― Dr. David Jeremiah, Where Do We Go from Here?: How Tomorrow's Prophecies Foreshadow Today's Problems