Acceptance: Suffering Is Not For Nothing with Elisabeth Elliot

The mystery of why we suffer cannot easily be explained, but it must be accepted. In this message, Elisabeth Elliot unpacks how we can faithfully accept the reality of suffering in this world by relying on the Lord’s unfailing promises.
This message is from Elisabeth Elliot's 7-part teaching series Suffering is Not for Nothing: • Suffering Is Not For N...

[@Kathy12Ray]

"Faith is not a feeling. Faith is a willed obedience. Action."

[@druther28]

“If you really believe that somebody loves you, then you trust them.” Simple - yet powerful when I consider the love of God toward me.

[@kathystammen8774]

This woman truly changed my way of thinking. I adore her podcasts ❤

[@chinnyata2752]

"Nothing in the universe can ever change that - He loves me and I'm not at the mercy of chance". Amen!

[@oldmannewman]

How precious to have captured such depth of a walk with Christ on video for generations to glean from.

[@jeanettestilwell2369]

Hello how are you doing Steve. I trust you are safe and in good health. God bless you.

[@smuccilicious]

I totally agree the depth, the grace, and the wisdom (I’m in awe). What an incredible message.

[@linak7155]

God bless you!

[@linak7155]

This message was uploaded two years ago and recorded back in the late eighties or mid nineties and it is STILL filled with the kind of admonition encouragement as when it was first given. *"Do The Next Thing"* this is a recurring line from Elisabeth. I pray I will remember it and put into action till the day I die. Great wisdom from a sister in the faith! Rest in peace until the resurrection of the dead! ❤️

[@SpanishwithNeena]

I don't believe it's an accident that the first episode of this series came up in my KZbin feed, seemingly out of nowhere. I hadn't been watching anything related. But so much is going on in my life right now, and I was feeling overwhelmed...these talks are helping me SO much.

[@britanykunzler6547]

awww. yeah definitely not an accident☺

[@estelleschneider9033]

Oh Praise God for blessing us with Elizabeth Elliot. thank Yoy Lord God She touched hearts and guides us to see clearly I knew this when Jesus found me but strayed and in doing so forgot what I knew about suffering..which Took me back into a childhood pattern of isolation coping mechanism in pain But now I know thank God!! I need Jesus every minute

[@gsue33]

Me too...just a random video. Her voice and message is so soothing to my soul.

[@kirstyprice5002]

Same happened to my mum. Not looked at anything similar. Having a listen now (on 1.75 speed - bit too slow for me on normal speed)

[@marosialvarez8918]

When a message is from God it is timeless...just what I needed to hear for such a time as this. God was not taken by surprise with today"s state of our nation and we, his people, are in his loving hands. Praise God!

[@sramdeojohn4428]

"I am not at the mercy of chance!" Praise the name of Jesus!

[@JH-ly9qg]

Such an amazing woman and a thought provoking teaching! May many be lead to it. Thank you God for Elizabeth! And I trust you! ❤

[@khenbaliton1022]

Lessons from Acceptance 1. The grace of God enables us to accept difficult circumstances. 2. Acceptance is the key to have peace in the suffering. 3. The love of God is synonymous to the will of God. 4. The will of God is Love and love suffers. 5. Suffering is a mystery. It is not explained. It is affirmed. 6. My faith enables me to say, "Yes Lord. You're in-charge." 7. Faith like love is not a feeling. It is willed-obedience. It is an action. 8. Acceptance is a voluntary and willed-act. 9. If the answer is no, there is a greater thing at stake.

[@claraartnow6645]

24:19 it is so good that she clarified what she meant by acceptance, not as "accept everything, resign yourself, don't do anything about it". I know a lot of christians who decide not to fight against an unfair situation because they confuse "acceptance" with "not changing any situation". First, if something ought to be changed (for example, a case of injustice), fight for it. If it can't or ought not to be changed, accept it.

[@kenim]

It is a difficult topic that only gets solved with more understanding and experience in the walk with God. This is why things like Elders are important to guide us.

[@zoteazonunsanga9535]

Thank you again for this 3rd series. May God bless you 🙏

[@72586jejones]

That opening part belongs in a comedy sketch. What a great story. The Lord is very funny, I am sure, and humor is a gift. It can also help with healing. My husband and I always say our shared humor is a strength of our marriage. It has gotten us through many a hard time.

[@Mary_Kraensel]

This is a very timely message. Thank you.

[@AreJay_]

This whole series is a treasure of wisdom. 💎

[@jocelynegacuma4296]

🎀🕯️ Thank you for this teaching. It's a good thing for me to grow in the knowledge of God and this teaching is very inspired by me. 🕊️☁️ God bless

[@Numbers_6.24-26]

She is truly wonderful -- I listened twice!

[@tonimoseley2395]

Faith is a verb. My first born son just died.

[@Numbers_6.24-26]

@@tonimoseley2395 May the Lord's tender mercies be of great comfort to your heart. I am so sorry.

[@mialoveall5812]

@@tonimoseley2395 So very sorry. As someone who has experienced a loss due to crib death i know your pain. I pray the GOD blesses you with HIS perfect peace during this time. And I know words cannot convey the depths of the pain and sorrow or answer the question " why" I've struggled with this and was changed by this same question unanswered. I pray that your broken heart is filled with HIS peace again and yes I know how difficult it is especially when it only seems like words spoken or written and have no instructions on how...You are in my prayers ❤🙏❤

[@annegreer4251]

Such a great testimony and such a straight arrow to follow. Thank you!

[@MrsPPNC]

♥️ Ligonier we praise god for you.

[@mcdfood]

Such beautiful wisdom.

[@Vintagebeliever]

Beautiful message as always :)

[@liamelendez8190]

God is in charge of everything! I can rest on that, I can be at peace, even in this chaos we are going through, God’s will be done!

[@Naseefification]

So encouraging, love it!

[@sholt81]

Loved these and the book!!!

[@janerowena4023]

"Do the next thing" How perfectly simple.

[@ddsmiles6382]

I absolutely love and live by this saying. “Do the next thing “♥️

[@mialoveall5812]

I can only think of all the grieving I could have avoided if I had this perfectly simple truth in direction sooner. Better late than never.❤🙏❤

[@eloiseramsey9276]

Satan can do things to us that God can use for good. The bible says all things work for the good for those who love the lord. This is way satan can't get rule over us.

[@judithcristiana]

Les suplico que suban este mensaje en español, bendiciones desde Colombia.

[@creativeobx8367]

Acceptance is the absolute hardest part for me. Pain is torture. Though I believe everything she said

[@jenjen7558]

Thank you.💗

[@monicahart3071]

I always wanted to hear your testimony. Precept upon precept ..here a little, there a little

[@colevandais]

Thank you

[@willieluncheonette5843]

" If you don´t escape, if you allow the suffering to be there, if you are ready to face it, if you are not trying somehow to forget it, then you are different. Suffering is there but just around you; it is not in the center, it is on the periphery. It is impossible for suffering to be in the center; it is not in the nature of things. It is always on the periphery and you are the center.

[@michelebreen1705]

Paul also despaired of life. This sermon sounds a bit simplistic. Like acceptance means no pain.

[@pedroviaud1119]

The greatest blow we can give to the enemy is when we accept whatsoever the Lord sends to us, we need His thunder, we need to experience at least a small part of what Jesus suffered for you and me. Even though He slain me, I will trust in Him

[@KravMaga-fi2uk]

Hallelujah

[@alicewhitelhpw7517]

Yeah it teaches us many important lessons. I ❤ suffering

[@arthurwolfgramm4823]

Run to Jesus!

[@christinaperrigo]

Masochism Is Not the type of Suffering Jesus speaks of. The road to Hell is broad and you are on it. But you know this. If you know the Bible's Truth, you that all sorcery is bound for Hell. All witchcraft is an abomination. A Rebuke in the Name of Jesus, is sometimes the most Beautiful form of God's Love. Stop appealing to sexual immorality, entertaining demonic spirits and satanic worship or you will never know what the true joy of Suffering is. May you turn to Jesus, The One and Only Truth. - Christina

[@alicewhitelhpw7517]

@@christinaperrigo but Jesus did sorcery too. He changed water into wine. He controlled the weather. He raised a man from the dead. He could read people's minds & tell the future. He made a coin appear in the mouth of a fish. Jesus was an awesome sorcerer.

[@arthurwolfgramm4823]

@@alicewhitelhpw7517 No, Jesus was God in the flesh. He had and has control over all things. Witchcraft is evil

[@christinaperrigo]

@@alicewhitelhpw7517 You pervert the Gospel. You relish in wickedness. You serve the anti christ before he is even exposed. Do not speak that way about My GOD. I have seen wickedness. I have served wickedness. Sorcery combined with sexual immorality almost killed my children because I was too blind as to what was going on underneath my nose by my sorcerer ex husband who is now in prison for pedophilia. So many roads to Hell. One road to Heaven. Jesus Saves. Satan counterfeits everything. Jesus did and does miracles. Satan's counterfeit for miracles is sorcery. He is so cheap and jealous. Demons are real and They Are Ugly. The Darkness has never understood The Light. It will Not come near the Light. I am called to pray for you. That is true. But do not propose to pervert a woman of God's message again and try to act as if it is God sent. That woman's husband died serving The Lord Jesus Christ. When he died, his murderers could hear Angels singing and later came to Christ because of that. .. You know nothing of Jesus. This Jesus is More Than Wonderful. He IS THE GREAT I AM. HE IS JEHOVAH. HE IS YAHWEH. Read the book of Acts. Read about Simon the Sorcerer. I pray that you speak in ignorance. If you are not, You are Blasphemous woman, Babylon with wings of a stork and you need to Repent or you will Reap what you are sowing in 70 fold. God Bless your lost and broken soul.- Christina

[@moomin8251]

It would be better if you could number the parts to this talk.

[@emmanueldansoabeam718]

Amen

[@ecotricity4470]

True faith in god, not driven by material things/money, like many of gods people today!

[@cherylcooper9049]

Does anyone know what the thorn was in Paul's flesh..any ideas?

[@GraceAboundsPodcast]

It is believed that the "Messenger of Satan" God sent to Paul was a false teacher destroying his ministry and leading believers Paul was shepherding astray. With enough context this is the most likely meaning. "Messenger of Satan" almost has to refer to a false teacher when the term is used by Paul who spends a lot of time talking about false teachers being associated with demons and Satan.

[@tonyschwartz6712]

I heard it might be a terrible eye affliction because his sight was so bad he later couldn't see the High Priest and spoke against. What do you think? Nothing wrong with wondering what his suffering could have been. God bless you, Cheryl. :)

[@honawikeepa5813]

Satan is under orders. Excellent talk.

[@user-op3uc4lh7j]

I trust It Jesus. Amen.

[@joannejohnston2179]

She helps me see Jesus. 😊

[@xlcrazyeyelx]

1 Corinthians 14:34 and 35

[@fengzhesun8167]

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[@carljones8334]

Did Ruth take the name of her second and third husbands, or did she keep her first husbands name? If she did accept her new husbands names why is she billed as Elisabeth Eliot. Is it because we regard people after the flesh, something James tells us not to?

[@zenolamott1110]

Does it really matter?

[@carljones8334]

@@zenolamott1110 It does to God, otherwise He would nor have written James, or at least left the bit out regarding us regarding men.

[@zorkajeanette]

It's her pen name not her legal name I think ....she talked about it unfortunately I can't remember if it was in a book or if it was on her gateway to Joy show

[@carljones8334]

@@zorkajeanette Thank you for that. It was just another lady I knew, also had her husband killed with four other men, by those they were trying to reach, just shortly after Elisabeth lost her husband, but when she remarried she took on the name of her new husband. She said at the time that now she was the wife of her new husband so therefore took his name.

[@zenolamott1110]

@@carljones8334 Aren't you regarding her by the flesh via the custom of name taking? And you are judging her by that custom which is fleshly and not established by God. Perhaps we need to look at your own views on this in more detail. Not every culture across time takes the last name of the husband upon marriage. That's a man made and or should I say fleshly principle. Perhaps YOU are in violation of the scriptures. Not her.

[@michaelbrighton5738]

She is right. There is no logical explanation of suffering. And I find it very depressing. Why is suffering such an important / integral part of Christianity? Does God love suffering? And I never understood, I don't understand it now- this idea "if there were no suffering, we would not be the human we are supposed to be".

[@youareloved2869]

We grow in difficulty

[@michaelbrighton5738]

@@youareloved2869 sometimes... but sometimes it's just standard abstract theological "bla bla" - going through terrible experiences can be a way to shape an individual etc...While this can certainly be true to some extent, it's not hard to find people who’d rather not go through trauma to learn a lesson, the same way that you can find other individuals who survived horrible situations that taught them things they already know - or worse, nothing at all.

[@youareloved2869]

@@michaelbrighton5738 it drives us closer to Christ to share in His suffering but to find a dependence and surrender to Him and letting go of your will and making your motives His will. It is such a beautiful thing if you can see the freedom in surrender and in your weakness He becomes strong.

[@lovegod8582]

Free will. We aren’t immune to the choices of others (and the consequences of the fall). God doesn’t promise justice in this life, but he does promise heaven in the end, for those who trust him 🙏

[@michaelbrighton5738]

@@lovegod8582 it's an interesting and important aspect of Christianity many people forget / don't know about. And as result we have this heresy called "prosperity gospel"

[@fritzdoerring9058]

has God told us enough in His word? Did you expect Him to tell us all things NOW?

[@jeanettestilwell2369]

Hello how are you doing Fritz. I trust you are safe and in good health. God bless you.