Unless we are really trusting Him, where does the praise come in? This peace the Savior gives is not an artificial one. It is so deep that even the devil can't disturb it. You can't hear things in the Spirit while you have any turmoil or fear in you. You can't take a shade of fear into the presence of God.

— Rees Howells (1879–1950), Bibellehrer

Topics: Peace & Rest, Fear & Anxiety, Prayer & Silence

Rees Howells

Rees Howells (1879–1950) war ein walisischer Evangelist, Missionar und Gründer des Bible College of Wales in Swansea. Bekannt wurde er durch sein Konzept stellvertretender Fürbitte sowie durch intensive Gebetstreffen zur Beeinflussung des Verlaufs des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Für heutige Bibelleser veranschaulicht sein Leben ein radikales Gebetsvertrauen, wirft durch mystisch-prophetische Deutungen weltpolitischer Wendepunkte und hohe persönliche Opfer jedoch auch theologische und ethische Fragen auf.

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