The Terrible Truth: Suffering Is Not For Nothing with Elisabeth Elliot

Where is God in our suffering? In this message, Elisabeth Elliot examines the terrible realities of tragedy and loss and considers how we can reconcile them with the truth of God’s sovereignty and love.
This message is from Elisabeth Elliot's 7-part teaching series Suffering is Not for Nothing: • Suffering Is Not For N...

[@kctechie]

I recall listening to Elizabeth Elliott on the radio and hearing her tell a story of one time when she was in a store like cloth world buying some material and one of the ladies behind the counter was very snappy and rude to her. She was tempted to explain to the woman she should not behave that way but instead asked her if she was having a bad day. The woman replied something like " yes my husband died a couple months ago and I found out just this morning I have cancer". Mrs Elliott was very glad she did not return the ladies anger as she had had no idea what the woman was going through.

[@sinaident3563]

😊 FF from this 😊 dear 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 f😊 to f😊f😊 for dr 🎉😊

[@sylviacurl9585]

I’m 😊

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Still no excuse to be rude

[@kctechie]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah while being overwhelmed by some of the worst things life can throw at a person may not be an excuse it's understandable to a reasonable person. Elliott, while giving that explanation for the woman, was not really addressing whether or not her attitude was justified by understandable and she was mainly saying WE should respond well as Christians, that is our duty, and not allow others to dictate our right response.

[@davidschmidt270]

@@kctechie Amen.....what a horrible situation to find one's self.... horrible....we should always bless those people... hurting people hurt people... let's make the LORD proud by trying to help them ...I'm not saying becoming an idiot or a door matt ....but maybe giving a person like that next time, giving them a hug... asking if we can pray for them... 👉🕊️🇮🇱🇺🇸🛐✝️🐧🌵

[@biblicalgodisonlytruegod]

She is the one who taught me that obedience is the highest form of worship.

[@kingmufasa8929]

That means keeping the commandments

[@howardmanley3388]

Biblical GOD is only true GOD. I believe God doesn’t love us because of our obedience to Him, But because of his great love for us... ( just my opinion)

[@biblicalgodisonlytruegod]

Howard Manley.... Indeed! Once you have been JUSTIFIED, you have the desire and ability to be obedient. Man is not the determinator of his soul. God is. There is nothing man can do to get approval from God and enter into eternal life when we die. We are “saved” (from God’s punishment of sin) when God supernaturally GIVES us faith and repentance. “for by grace you are saved, through faith, and this (faith) is not of ourselves, but the gift of God, not of works... lest any man should boast.” (Eph.2:8-9) So, the very instant you recognize that Christ took the punishment that you deserve for your sin, it means God has given you the gift of eternal life. “And He opened their minds to understand”. Ezekiel 36:26 New International Version (NIV) 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. So, I hope you understand what He did on the cross and ... that you are telling others! Witnessing is absolutely imperative to a Christian’s life. Dr. Kennedy said, that he could not believe anyone could claim to be filled with the Holy Spirit if not witnessing on a regular basis. The most exhilarating experiences of my life have been witnessing (being obedient even when I did not want to) and seeing God transform a human soul right before my eyes. What an honor to see that. He wants us to see that. Love in Christ.

[@Sandy-jc3vv]

Oh my gosh, I had not heard that quote but whole heartedly agree. I remember that Jim Elliot and his team never considered fighting back if they were attacked.... u don't hear this teaching alot. I also have found in my greatest sorrow, God revealed Himself the most. I am an unworthy servant of Jesus🙏🙏🙏

[@biblicalgodisonlytruegod]

Sandy Speaks .... And the highest form of obedience... is WITNESSING! Must! Must! Must! It is as much for you as it is for the person you are witnessing. Just say... “May I tell you something wonderful?” No one ever says no. “ The instant you recognize what Jesus did on the cross, that he took the punishment FROM GOD that you deserve for your sin... God gives you the GIFT of eternal life!” That’s the gospel in one breath. We are OBEDIENT out of gratefulness that He ALLOWED us to understand! I’m convinced that witnessing is the most important daily activity for a Christian... and gives us “the fullness of Christ”... the most enjoyable, thrilling moments of our life! What an honor that God WANTS US, DIRECTS US, to participate in making a blind man see!

[@kctechie]

One thing she said reminded me of Job 42:5 "I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; But now my eye sees You;" suffering reveals God to us in ways "easy street" never could.

[@charlesmccullar577]

Listening to Elizabeth Elliott helped me get through the 1990's after my wife left me and our 3 sons her words were so inspiring. Thank God for her.

[@Macabellie12Crash]

How did got get you through this? I’m interested in your testimony. Please don’t feel pressured to answer.

[@bobpaulino4714]

I wish my ex (perfect use of 'birth person') would have just left. She brainwashed my son, physically beat my stepdaughter for remaining friends with the only dad (and her step mom who was truly more of a mom) that she ever knew,, and continued her pattern of drugging drinking, lying, thieving, and infidelity with several other boyfriends/ perhaps even another husband (or two?)

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

@@bobpaulino4714 That is rough, esp. when it affects the kids as well. I just went through an infidelity too and it ended 10 years. I am still healing and God knows how hard it can be. Only God can give us the strength. I don't have adequate words, because I know the deep excruciating pain and how it feels the grief won't end.

[@bobpaulino4714]

@@saintejeannedarc9460 I was truly blessed. Our Lord put my wife in my life when I had no interest in a relationship. We talked casually for months before she asked me to go to an 'unwedding reception'. A friend of hers had rented a hall for her wedding reception and the groom had backed out. The deposit was non refundable so they had a get together. This was in 1993. I had been single three years. It was a different world to be with someone I could trust. We've been married twenty eight years. My ex still spews hatred. My stepdaughter passed after a motorcycle incident in 2011. She wasn't talking to her birth person. I rarely ride due to an industrial injury, but when I do, or when my wife and I are around put in bay and the islands, which Scarlet loved, it's like she's with us Still pray that the ex can get her stuff straightened out -- God doesn't want anyone to perish ----

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

My husband died 8/31/1990 He left me and 2 small children & a baby That’s how it felt, he left me. I was alone! And left with the 3. I hear u.

[@johnbutterfield8076]

I loved her! She was my favorite Christian author. I heard her speak in person several times. One thing she said is my life motto:"I don't know what is God is doing, but I know that He knows what He is doing!"

[@jeanettestilwell2369]

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

[@gracenmercy579]

Amen

[@pierrelabounty9917]

None of this answers the mystery, but it encourages our faith to give through it. In the larger view of suffering, we are not at all responsible for it. Some we are by nature of sin.

[@marianel7630]

I love what you say 🙏🤗

[@InfinitEternaLovEmmanuel]

"There are a good many things in this life that we can't do anything ABOUT, but that God wants us to do something WITH." ~ Elisabeth Elliot What a profound paradigm shift in perspective that statement creates!!! It takes you immediately from an attitude of helpless victimhood to a dignified place of proactive grace!

[@aawrnnc]

Love that. ❤ Thank you for sharing. Elizabeth Elliott spoke so much wisdom … and she did it with grace. That is one quote I’m hiding in my heart and will remember. ❤

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I did try Lord knows I did try Alas to no end - at least visible

[@brucehersey9395]

This was a lady my wife Debbie and I were able to know when we were at Gordon College. We were blessed by her investment in our life.

[@pbv4932]

‘She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.’ Proverbs 31:26 Thank you Elisabeth Elliot. God be praised!

[@AmericanDreamer]

💯

[@veronicachristopher-fellow5866]

She is an adulterer married 3 times she hasnt endured physical suffering nonsense absolute nonsense

[@hils1015]

@@veronicachristopher-fellow5866 How can anyone be an adulterer if their husband or wife died and then they got remarried? If her first husband was still alive and she got married to the second then she would certainly have been an adulterer.

[@tammytrent9695]

I agree,I use to listen to her on Christian radio when I first got saved,and I learned a lot from her,soon as I seen this on KZbin I had to watch.🙌🙏

[@w.j.castellanos8879]

@@veronicachristopher-fellow5866 you are too

[@janiceandreyka4902]

this is an excellent teaching on suffering. I have been ill since childhood, suffered many surgeries, and yet God blesses me with long life,, and still suffering as I go along... still realizing that God is in control and will count it all joy that I suffer and yet serve him.

[@kvdl4785]

My favorite quote of hers is simply; "Do the next thing." In times of trial and uncertainty, I simply choose to do the next thing. That is, what I have been trained by my studies and time spent with the Lord. He is so faithful.

[@tinaymker3284]

That is also my favorite quote of hers!!

[@johnredmond9924]

Yea gud saying Karen amazing woman x

[@travellingmissionary]

He is faithful indeed🙌

[@pierrelabounty9917]

Do the next best or right thing. Don't mull in a mental or emotional muddle.

[@pierrelabounty9917]

A truism.

[@judithtordoir]

Obedience is the highest form of worship ~ Elizabeth Elliot. Thank you precious Woman of God. I needed to hear this after my son, Asher Isaac’s 1st Year Memorial on the 17th March 2021. He was only 33 years young. A precious young man who was born with eternity in his huge tender loving and very caring heart. Asher loved God and served Him since a teen, reaching out and witnessed to his friends and schoolmates... But God loved him so much more and wanted Asher back home with Him. Never knowing this most intense heart shattering pain, this message is speaking to me so deeply on many levels. 🙏🏼💙🌹🌿🌹🌿💔💔💔

[@Elaphe472]

"Obedience" is for lazy, non-brainy people. Think with your own mind; what is wrong with you lethargic, dull people?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

He died March of 2020? What a very rough 2020 u had, indeed! My child died Feb 2010. I understand.

[@carmabrown6125]

How touching

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

I sometimes feel that suffering is a favor God is doing for us to mold us.

[@gotcha9983]

I choose to see it that way ....now. as we mature it becomes obvious that God is doing all of this

[@beloved96940]

That is so beautifully true. Look at his beloved son Jesus and how he suffered, but the favor upon him is unmatchable. Longsuffering is a fruit and part of the christian life.

[@marniscofield4703]

i love the way you worded this - powerful and i needed this encouragement in my own life! 🙏

[@claraartnow6645]

This lady truly transmits a relation of profound trust with God...

[@abellizandro8743]

Amen, amen to that

[@abellizandro8743]

There are some things we can do nothing about , but , God wants us to do something with

[@hopeeverlasting7213]

Thank you, Ligonier Ministries, for blessing us with this 1989 video. Thank you, Lord, for the legacy of others that point us to You!

[@tryphineshumba8158]

As relevant today as it was then.

[@taminsocal3084]

The greatest thing that helps me to suffer & endure is to know that I must die to self. There can be no more of us left, only Christ. If you read all the scriptures that entail dying to oneself you will be comforted in your afflictions & you will be able to endure until the end. Christ will be here any moment , please hold fast intil the end. We are buried with Christ, it is no longer I who live but Christ lives through me. Make Christ Lord over your life & let Him live through you. Its the only way to live & survive these end times.

[@jenniperkins4260]

Beautiful

[@buggarden6813]

God bless you. I needed to hear this. I must do this.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I was hoping He was imminent these past 3 yrs Now I simply am back to mostly empty living

[@mirelagion9774]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@wynettegreer3812]

I walked a mile with pleasure,, she chattered all the way, but not a thing I learned from her , for all she had to say . I walked a mile with sorrow, and not a word said she , but oh the things I learned from her , when sorrow walked with me

[@MelissasCorner4110]

I wept hearing her voice. I listened to her broadcasts for many years and consider her a hero of the faith. Her teaching certainly helped shape my Christian walk. ❤️

[@cheryl8286]

I was a young girl when first read her book Through Gates of Splendor.. I love to read any of her writings. Im So Glad i found these videos!

[@yellowp.7041]

All glory to God most high!

[@Elaphe472]

If you wept listening to her voice, I can't imagine how you must feel knowing that one million children are sold as sex slaves every year.

[@honawikeepa5813]

Beautiful. I married a beautiful woman that had two children to a previous violent relationship. Today we have 12 children that love Jesus. Three generations of her family were saved inside 2 years of our conversion, despite them not liking me at that time. I was raised on the Bible and given a great example from my step parents and grandfather. I was taken away from my parents as a baby. My life was difficult to say the least. However, I was not going to allow our children to go through what my wife and I went through prior to our getting married. God is great.

[@LDAEIB]

Amen! God is good

[@bibleprophecy4400]

That’s beautiful. Unfortunately I found 3 violent and abusive men, but I should have stayed with the last even though he wasn’t faithful I feel like I am being chastised but that’s not why, I wonder if my children would be better if I’d been a better example and just stayed and did my best.

[@bibleprophecy4400]

Blew 20 years. Please 🙏 for my kids.

[@mountaingirl6479]

@@bibleprophecy4400 I can’t imagine that God would want you to stay with a violent and abusive man. It could not have been good for your children. It sounds like you did the best you could by leaving them. I pray God will guide you now the Bible says God will . repay for the years the locusts have eaten. He can make up for the time you feel you have lost and somehow work good in your life. Listen to Elizabeth again, this is the.3rd or 4th time I have listened to this particular lecture, and I get more out of each time. God bless you!!

[@reg8297]

​@bibleprophecy4400 u did your best by leaving him

[@coryjones8473]

How would we long for perfection if we didn't experience imperfections? Truly the Lord has put a desire for something in our hearts that this current world cannot satisfy. We can sit in the slumps or follow him. If you want justice, don't wallow and complain, be thankful that you have a mind to want something so reasonable. Then pursue Him Who is Just. The Healer. The All Understanding. The All Powerful. The Great Knowing Knower of All Things. Lord, may we be like those who saw Life beyond the guillotine.

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

We wouldn't need to long for it is how.

[@coryjones8473]

@@TheKing-qz9wd I was just speaking my mind and what I know to be true. Not looking for an argument or a back and forth.

[@myrrhwitheunice2291]

Thanks for your very wise and insightful words Cory!

[@melaniaarias5642]

Amén

[@Soo_Blessed]

Powerful words So true

[@mariaamaya2021]

This God's daughter has suffered a lot. She is not a bitter person. Contrary, she is in peace and teaching others that Love and Suffering walk together. True and modern christians should learn and help others like her. God bless a lot Mr Elliot. From Nicaragua.

[@babyblue6743]

Thankyou so much for this video. I’m a Christian and have never blamed God for anything, but have questioned why I’ve lost so many friends to death as serious illness.Also why it happened so close to each other. It’s affected me and my other friends. It makes me feel so sad. I keep trusting God, the walk isn’t easy, But doesn’t everyone have their problems and losses. My neighbour, who’s a friend, has had a sad life and now my longest standing friend from school, recently lost her husband in her 50s, I feel that God is drawing us close together for a reason

[@joyvicary5596]

She answers all the relevant questions of suffering. Joy is not the absence of suffering but the presence of Jesus death and life. I appreciate her perspective. I wouldn’t see a reason for what I’ve been through except that Christ death and resurrection life was bigger than the selfishness intentioned toward me. Through death or life Christ brings victory.. I have a reason to live and love in the next life too.

[@clairedelsweeney9172]

Err not true

[@jules9628]

Amen

[@deborahgrantham7387]

@Carol Ann Pinkerton And your point? Should she answer from someone else’s perspective? I only know Gods existence from my own experience and I met him my worst experience.

[@deborahgrantham7387]

@@clairedelsweeney9172He is with me .

[@davidwiita7054]

'Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, ..things of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.' -Philippians. 4:8. The Holy Bible

[@Eidann63]

Amen.

[@biblicalgodisonlytruegod]

David Wiita ...Thank you. I needed this reminder. Too easy to watch the news.

[@davidwiita7054]

@@biblicalgodisonlytruegod Only True God YES! Spirits of Demons pose as 'gods' and ensnare many hundreds of millions sadly. Blessings.

[@davidwiita7054]

@bearpapie69 Charlatans say such things and fools and gullible simpletons believe them. These are evil. Of such are many of our Presidents Spiritual Advisors. Sad.

[@SherryKWillette]

Amen

[@avahoffer341]

These are the most powerful words I have ever heard a contemporary speak on issue of God's apparent silence when His children - particularly the innocents among us - are suffering. I wish Elizabeth Elliot were still alive so I could thank her! May many more people be drawn to this site to be as blessed and comforted as I have surely been this day. I'm so grateful to Ligonier Ministries for sharing her words with us here.

[@connieoermann3592]

This was wonderful! So timely! So rich..packed full of all the nutrients my soul needs right now. I hope you post more of her teachings on suffering. Thank you!

[@phgjenn]

Best series I have ever heard on suffering. Truly beautiful ... it reminds me of the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly. God does not leave you through the suffering, he TRANSFORMS YOU to the image of Christ. Looking back now, I would never chose to. remove the suffering in my life because it drew me close to Him in a way that was likely not possible without it.

[@tonygarbellotto1926]

we have 4 grown adult children & our eldest daughter is named Fleur Chrysalis Grace & has been strugling with anorexia for many years & continues totrust J E S U S. ♥️

[@ldevries4026]

​@@tonygarbellotto1926 Fleur is a beautiful name, Fleur is saved by Jezus, I wish you and your family strong, believe and. Freedom from everything you have by Jezus, He has given fish and bread, Wine and water, Cheese from animals and vegetables from the earth, We must hide by al the things he has given to us, Love and trust by the grace and true, 💕

[@tim8971]

Beautifully said. Thank you for this.

[@jessicadyer684]

I had the privilege to meet this beautiful woman of God in 1998 when I was 21. She came to speak at our women's retreat. Her deep security in God and love for people just resonated from her. Grateful for her wisdom, compassion and obedience to God.

[@charkay192]

What an amazing woman! This is the very lesson my soul and heart has been screaming for, and yet i feel this is too advanced for me.. God help me understand.. or trust, and obey!!❤💜 thankyou for this uplpad..

[@kekeliahiable6775]

Amen

[@babyblue6743]

Char Kay yes we’re here to learn. We need things to go wrong to keep us in line, and to connect more with our creator

[@snipercheata]

She really was a pillar of dignity.

[@jhahn6635]

This testimony comfort my pain, anguish. . Have mercy on me God !

[@tfeya777]

Hi. As I’m listening to this and reading comments, I ran across this one. I pray that God does have mercy on you and help you in whatever it is you were or are going through, that He in all things terrible bring forth things beautiful. Anguish is such a strong word. May your circumstances be used for His glory!

[@jhahn6635]

@@tfeya777 Oh, thank you Tatyana. . No Pain No Gain . . I'm just horrble guy. . Even don't tell children of Most high God. . I want keep calm and live just nomal life day by day. . Pray. . May God protect all people suffered Corona. .

[@tfeya777]

@@jhahn6635 do tell your children about the Most High God! That is the biggest responsibility you’ve got. May God keep you in His peace in this very strange and uncertain times

[@jhahn6635]

@@tfeya777 I really appreciate your mend. . Plz pray for me.. I'm also have legal problem. . I also pray for all of you. . Prayer of righteous is powerful and efficient ! No cross no crown ! Thank you. . May God's mercy and grace be with all of you !

[@josiechoywong4097]

We REST on Thee. Our SHIELD and our defender. THINE is the BATTLE. THINE shall be the PRAISE. When PASSING through the Gates of pearly splendor. VICTORS, we stay with Thee through endless days. Shalom Elisabeth from Peru.

[@mommininalaska4911]

Just finished her book Let Me Be A Woman. Loved it! ❤

[@beccaann6866]

In the middle of reading that book, I love it so far!

[@honeyjoycep.valmocina1260]

where to get it?

[@gotcha9983]

@@honeyjoycep.valmocina1260 probably amazon

[@traciv520]

Blessed to see and hear this women. I came across her about a year ago and have listened read and searched for more of her wisdom. Her love and devotion to Jesus is such an encouragement to me.

[@thomashanks3255]

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

[@darlynnarush5183]

Amen!

[@walkingrighthere3851]

Did you know there are many of her teachings on Blue Letter Bible?! Hope you find them and are as blessed as I have been❤️

[@thomashanks3255]

Hey Traci.

[@mercyk6064]

Oh how I love this woman also .. currently reading some of her books.

[@joyceelmer2178]

I use to love to listen listen to her on Christian Radio many years ago. A blessing to see and hear on You Tube now.

[@tlafleur8433]

We can now listen to her stories in sequence on The Bible Broadcast Network, BBN, Videos on Demand or on BBN radio on weekdays. Find it online.

[@charlynderrick1410]

U k C

[@RepentfollowJesus]

@@tlafleur8433 oh thank you!!

[@RepentfollowJesus]

I used to listen in the 90s. How I have missed her.

[@aftaransari9834]

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[@eloiseramsey9276]

My suffering helps me release this world and look forward to taking my place as a citizen of heaven. To my surprise many Christians don't see this as the wonderful miracles it was. I didn't become suicidal, just a woman who could see life after death, free from the ties of this world and graceful to be free. This is salvation, Im free and live this life in that freedom. Not looking for heaven on earth anymore, but knowing home through christ is with me. I thank God for the suffering that brought me to christ, just as his suffering made him my savior. Suffering makes us the diamonds God what us to be.

[@janalcazar1277]

THANK YOU!!! God bless you and yours! 🙏❤️🙏

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I’m lately, tired of living.

[@DannyJeanL]

Incredibly profound discussion on something so painful. It shows great humility to not provide an answer for suffering, but with empathy leave us with the thought that it isn't meaningless. There is fruit born of suffering, as in beauty from heaps of ashes 🙏

[@Elaphe472]

Please...

[@Gospel4Truth]

This speech is so real not like the theologian's mere theoretical speech on suffering . This can comfort anyone in depth.

[@gaetan7774]

Yes the way she speaks is simple enough for anyone to understand. It is meek and not holier than thou. It's the real thing. So needed in this fallen world.

[@gotcha9983]

Thank you for sharing this. I am hungry for this. God is with me and helping me through a 40 year storm. I am brave and courageous going further into God Path and it is not easy 🙏 please pray for me

[@kwkw5711]

Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.

[@adelalax3553]

Philippians 1:21 for me to live is Christ and to die is gain. There’s no suffering or pain in between that compares to the glorious life waiting for those who fear and love Christ 😘😘😘

[@ramieyaharris]

Wow.... I have to listen again. I'm in awe right now of the excellency of the God's word. It's so profound. The way I look at suffering will forever be the same. God cannot be blamed nor will He ever be convinced a liar. There are two realms: the natural and the spiritual. The word of God is to be applied not just to our current situations but also to those things that we can't see. Okay, let me go and study this some more...

[@CharlotteRyerson]

This is sooooo good and sorely needed. Will you be posting the rest of the series? I fervently hope so!!! Thank you!

[@kelsoamistad9145]

I like the message and the speaker. She speaks very very clearly from her heart.

[@naomijansen9544]

Thank you for this clear teaching that suffering and the love of God cannot be seperated.

[@merrilynteague3533]

From one missionary to another, except am single not married, I understand and heartily echo the teaching of Elizabeth, in acceptance is Peace. Jesus is our Peace. Yes it's not in a theory or philosophy but in the Man Christ Jesus, the I AM, the Lover of our souls. Romans 8:28-29 is true! Have read all Elizabeth's books with great interest and always wondered of her daughter Valerie. So glad to hear that she loves Jesus and the Lord has blessed her with a good husband and they have four children to give to Elizabeth to enjoy the wonders and beauty of children, as I do!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

She has 8 children

[@beverleybrangman2191]

I also listened to Elizabeth on BBN, and have been greatly blessed, thank you

[@debsguitar2]

Elisabeth Elliot is my very favorite person to listen to. She has so much insight. I didn't know of her until recently, so now I'm catching up. I'm so thankful for her teachings and one day I will meet her in heaven

[@emmagabia5040]

Amen heal our Land 🇸🇽💚💛❤️️🇸🇽 Philippines

[@metamorphosis82]

I

[@melindapace5302]

Heal the world.

[@susannaekka6960]

@@metamorphosis82 ltt

[@50acrewood]

My husband has fibromyalgia and was diagnosed when he was 12 and he is 32 today and still suffers greatly, he desires to work and tries to get jobs but can’t hold them down for long before he becomes very sick again. We pray trusting that God is sovereign and he tells us in Romans 8:28 All things work together for good to those who are called according to his purposes. Also Romans 12:1-2. He desires to do ministry but is so sick 90% of the time he is t sure he will be able to work for another 6 months but he does have a few job prospects in the next 2 weeks we hope by God’s grace comes to fruition.

[@susanawright7757]

My mother healed from fibromyalgia eating macrobiotics natural healing way of life.

[@amandawhisnant2270]

First of all, you and your husband need to both confess and repent of any sin you may have in your life; ask God to search both of your hearts, if either one of you do not have sin, fine. Go to your husband and lay your hands on him, and command, in the name of Jesus Christ, for those spirits of fibromylagia, pain, sickness and weakness to leave. Plead the blood of Jesus over both of you and be determined to be under the authority of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ died so that we could have healing

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Perhaps eat low carb, even keto It’s incredible what it does for fibro! And def seek His healing as He has given us for His glory Cling to Him, dear wife, thruout it all

[@taminsocal3084]

It has been granted for us not only to believe in Him but also to suffer for His sake.

[@melissaduranestrada8943]

Listening to the suffering of the other individuals she mentioned make me realize how my problems are close to nothing. Nevertheless, I will continue to trust in the Lord and be obedient.

[@susantatum2416]

Am sorry am having problem with this devise But I hope you under stand I just want to thank God and worship God with all my heart he is love

[@elliesilva1907]

Bless you

[@pedrovides5475]

Intelectualy we will never understand, but when we know Jesus we accept with joy and peace

[@naomijansen9544]

I love their testimony. Thank you Elizabeth Elliot. Father God I glorify You for her life example.

[@tracesofheaven-giftbandit3094]

Love Elizabeth Eliot and miss this godly woman's wisdom. The Lord greatly used her during a life altering, transforming time in my life, especially via her books *(Passion and Purity)* I almost got to see her speak at a local Christian school and regret not going and meeting her in person. I'm grateful for this gentle, humble, godly, wise, imperfect saint .... *who did speak to men and women, who was read by men and women, but was never, ever referred to by men and women (nor herself) as a pastor!* Jussss sayin' 😁 Thank you Ligonier for posting... it brought me way back to a wonderful time in my walk.

[@donniejohnson457]

PRAISE THE LORD!!!🙏😊

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I had a wonderful time in my walk too! Not for decades now, but I did! Wow, TY for that realization - I am lost lately but I can hold that in my heart

[@jocelynegacuma4296]

🎀🕯️ Thank you for sharing your story. It's encouraging through life's storms. Faith is the shield for battles, my love for God is to live by faith. 🕊️☁️ God bless

[@tintswalochristiannkuna5637]

If it all starts and ends with what God has done on the cross, then all is well. It doesn't matter what I go through here on earth the battle has been won already.

[@Nightmare-4-9]

Glory to God I have been suffering for 2 and a half years now with what I'm dealing with thxs for this mesg

[@tonyschwartz6712]

Merciful Father, we pray that you will give Christopher the strength to endure and overcome the adversity in his life. Please comfort him Lord Jesus and allow him to feel your presence in this storm in Jesus's name we do pray this day.🙏 Suffering does help us grow spiritually, but I personally know how awful & painful physical suffering is and I'm very sorry. I still suffer, but experienced a miracle as well and I hope the same will happen for.you too. Peace be with you, Christopher.:)

[@dotpierce2328]

Have you ever listen to Johnny Erickson she's a paraplegic and she's an awesome speaker and a great Christian you you should listen to her she's so good.

[@Nightmare-4-9]

@@dotpierce2328 I will try thxs God bless you all

[@barbsmart7373]

Christopher Heck. You are not alone. Some sufferng is almost too much to bear. Do you feel you are growing in faith and love. I just know things get better, but not in the time frame we ourselves would have chosen.

[@kurtgundy]

Why was Elizabeth taken off the air? I remember hearing that she lost her radio program. I dont remember if they ever gave a reason. In Boston she was replaced by another lady, Nancy Lee Demoss I think. No offense to her but she could not do a better job than EE.

[@vielka503]

Doesn't BBN Radio still broadcast Gateway to Joy? Around noon I think.

[@cece3194]

Why do people have to hurt? I'm tired of hurting. I'm so tired of it.

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

Because pain is a reminder that things aren't as they should be

[@SabrinaMcGrommel]

Seek comfort in the Lord. He is a refuge to all who call upon His name.

[@cece3194]

@@TheKing-qz9wd we chose it. We suffer. With Christ, there will be an end to suffering. With Jesus we have Hope and a future. . That's the Truth. Thanks for the reminder, but it still hurts sometimes.

[@cece3194]

@@SabrinaMcGrommel thank you. I do.

[@kb27787]

Just be thankful that you're not in Hell right now, because, really, that's what you really deserve. You seem to forget that "people" as it were, are an accursed race who has fallen short of fulfilling the purpose they were created--to glorify its Creator (yes, and that is what it's meant by "falling short of the glory of God). I personally would be exceedingly surprised at the fact that a just and sovereign God does allow some people to have times where they don't hurt... to say nothing of the surprise at His providing atonement on the cross.

[@edwardwicks304]

Boy did I find comfort and encouragement in this talk...

[@donnawilcock5774]

This precious lady was a great mentor of mine through her writings and radio program. I bless God for her life and her ministry to so many, many lives over the years. She ALWAYS pointed to our Savior and I know Him better because of her.

[@carrier7399]

We all suffer here on Earth. We are here to LEARN and LOVE, regardless of our sufferings, and we are all at different levels of learning. God ALWAYS turns something bad into something good and we should always count our blessings and pray continually. My mother used to say: "When you are feeling sorry for yourself, stop and think that there is always somebody that's worse off than you."

[@Elaphe472]

There is a page on internet about psychopath that torture and rape babies. Tell these babies (all of whom die because of hemorrage) that this will "turn into something good".

[@susanawright7757]

​@@Elaphe472God has held them in His arms and resurrected them in a new spiritual body in heaven where there is no more evil, no sin, no death, no sickness, no more tears. And God says vengeance is mine says the Lord. And it will be worse than anything we could do to them

[@jeffreyrodseth8811]

Mrs Elliot: you are amazing say the words you speak. I I'll listening to you was hoping to hear about a logical reasoning on where is God. To me I cannot fathom pain being permitted from a creator that loves and he knew from the beginning all the pain that he and his Providence new would come about. It to me as two others has been explained bye the choice that Adam ate of the tree. What is the logical is that the Creator supposedly almighty God did not want them to eat of the tree yet he placed it in the spot where he knew the sin would take place. You and others may say there's the answer sin. It was the sin of man that caused all this suffering and pain. Yet to look at it from another perspective that God himself designed everything in such a way even designing man's mind with all the processes of thought which he himself had to initiate. That is a lot to think about and I cannot work around it nor does it make any sense to me mrs. Elliott. When I was younger I had the book through Gates of splendor and viewed the pictures in it and read much of the writing in the book. I was not thinking about much then and did not see the depth of suffering did I have come to see around me. I had a very loving mom who went through much hurt and pain and said to me Jeff I still believe. what a wonderful mom that what's a wonderful example. When I think of her I cannot live up to who she was and how she thought and believed in God. I am hoping someone you or other person can give me a logical reasoning to believe that God is love. Respectfully Jeffrey

[@zig-zag-zig]

Dear Jeffrey, Your comment caught my attention because of some similarities regarding family relationships. I'm happy to hear that you had a wonderful and loving mother. I understand that she was also a believer and that left behind an amazing legacy. (note- English is not my first language). Now, regarding your request of a logical argument for a Loving God, I believe that "the logic of love" is tangled, is in connection with the other logics: "the logic of suffering", "the logic of good and evil", and "the logic of freewill". They all have their mystery, together and separately. Because of the language barrier I can't explain exactly all my thoughts on this subject, but If you like reading than I warmly recommend 2 books by Ravi Zacharias on the subject of suffering, first is "Beyond opinion" and second "Why suffering" I appreciate you because you search for things, good things I don't think it's anything wrong with asking questions. That's why I appreciate your question/s May God bless you abundantly with the answers that you are searching for!

[@irenefaske8307]

Wish I knew how to handle the pain of loneliness.

[@nkennethdaniel]

What a life she lived. Incredible difficulty, suffering and pain, coupled by equally incredible faith and assurance, evidencing a walk with God that allows one to keep moving forward through the deepest difficulties, even when neither God, nor His plan can be seen. I know her observation to be correct that it is in the terrible crucible of our deepest pain that I believe that we find ourselves closest to an ever present God and most susceptible to growth in our walk with Him.

[@missmem4896]

I thank God for Elizabeth and her ministry, she's wonderful.

[@cherylbaker3353]

Thank you for such a beautiful message I can’t hold in the tears

[@AmericanDreamer]

Same, she got me too... ❣️

[@kenzeier2943]

Very kindly personality. Obviously good character.

[@donnafalls6378]

There is suffering because suffering is part of the sin problem. But... one day.... all suffering will be gone. All pain will be gone. All sin will be gone. God shall wipe away all tears. Oh, for that glorious day.

[@edwardoneil3962]

God help us all with our suffering Amen.

[@irishslave51]

YESHUA suffered the most.. So we need to remember that when we are swilling in our pity party...

[@nateanajustice9908]

Such a beautiful pure heart. She speaks with such wisdom and love.

[@1000virag]

Wow, I have found this sermon today at the time of the US election debates. I live inn Central Europe so I often cannot understand how far you Americans have fallen from your once adorable intellectual qualities. Dear Ligonier Ministries, thank you! It is crystal clear that our suffering from socialist regimes makes us wiser to fight for our íChristian qualities. Thank you Elisabeth, rest in peace, Agnes

[@marileelockwood5408]

Hello Agnes, I am a Christian and American and I want to tell you that what you might be seeing on the news from America is not representative of most people here. I live in the Southwest and in a small town and we have no problems here and people are kind to each other and respect the law. The protests I see on the news are very strange to me as well. I have been praying a lot for our country and would like to ask you to pray for us. I believe a lot of the things have been set up to cause division and unrest. I want to share with you that I lived in Germany in the early 90’s and we went on many wonderful trips. Europe has a special place in my heart and my fourth child was born there. I am thankful to God for my time there. God bless you and I will continue to pray for my Christian brothers and sisters in Europe. 💖

[@1000virag]

@@marileelockwood5408 Hi MariLee, great to have you! I am so sorry for the brainwashing media ruling the US.Biden already stated his agressive measures against my country and Poland,he will de-christianize our countries. Let's pray together,is there an online prayer group, I would love it! God bless you!

[@marileelockwood5408]

Ágnes Németh Agnes hello! Thankyou so much for your reply!💗 If it is ok can you tell me what country you are in? Is it France ? I heard that Macron was making illegal all homeschooling and children must go to state school with no teaching on God or the Bible. Yes and I have heard that Poland is very Christian. I do get one you tube channel from Germany that is Christian. Yes , America sadly has been brainwashed by the media, it is very terrible. I don’t watch the mainstream news media at all and I don’t have a television. I only listen to Christian station on radio and look at you tube. The recent elections here was such a cheating sham. Please keep praying. The person’s that think they won are evil. I am so glad that you are on this channel. I love Elisabeth Elliot. The Lord brought this channel to me last night. I am so thankful to Him. Yes a Bible study would be wonderful!

[@1000virag]

​@@marileelockwood5408 Dear MariLee, Thank you, we rejoice in God :-) I'd love to chat online we have many things in common. On facebook I am agi.nemeth75, we can videochat if you agree. God bless you!

[@SuperAcidity]

@@marileelockwood5408 I am in Nairobi, Kenya and I'm in a group of brethren standing in the gap for the USA and President Trump.

[@alexdahn5329]

Padre Pio said If people knew the value of suffering they would ask for nothing else. He should know!

[@chrissyandjoey28]

Glory to GOD🙌🏼 this was beautiful and well spoken. I suffered greatly throughout my lifetime and Christ Jesus delivered my out of all my sufferings and through my sufferings, Christ Jesus met me there and through each one that always seemed worse than the last, He was always there🙌🏼 He formed a relationship and a need for Him at all times and how can I compare my sufferings to the Glory that was revealed in me through Christ Jesus? The Joy alone that I met Christ Jesus and know His compassion, His Love, understanding, I now know and He gifted me with all these things but the greatest gift of all I received was Love. Thank You my Lord my God 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@cheritait8116]

What year was this talk delivered?

[@Katya75RN]

Other comments said 1989.

[@carriecosner8166]

So appreciated listening to Gateway to Joy over the years. So thankful for Elisabeth Elliot's words of wisdom that still help me keep my focus on Jesus.

[@kimjohnson8471]

This message may be from the past but it is a RIGHT NOW word. Ty for posting. God bless you

[@rma3_3_3]

I had the honor of meeting Elizabeth Elliot in NY many years ago! A day I won't ever ever forget!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

At the LEAH convention? I wish I could have too!

[@missesraisin]

My suffering, I can't consider that having watched a husband pass at home with me. He is the one that suffered with cancer, Mine was to watch and trust JESUS decision to take him and leave me here for something. Not getting to know what to expect from day to day. JESUS ROCKS!

[@roselubbe9815]

The terrible truth you say is no different than the truth hurts as others may say. It's not the truth that hurts. It's the lie that hurts. Christ is the way, the TRUTH, the life. Satan is the father of lies. The TRUTH is not terrible. It's the lies that is terrible. Christ came to seek the lost by telling us the TRUTH.

[@kristoharivillaver6291]

AN ANSWER TO REMEMBER . . "Lord remember the time when I was so down and I began asking you rebellious questions? I asked if it was really true if you are powerful; I have asked that why then is evil and suffering present in this world. I am sorry for that. If I questioned your plan or whether you really have a plan. . . But it was the most comforting answer I ever heard. (For I commended some of my friends when they tried to give an explanation: One told me that it was only in this dimension where I have my own freewill that love will exist, And another told me that only through this ultimate test of the existence of evil that you can create an unwavering trust and love in me; All of which the end result they say is so that man can enjoy you forever as you in turn manifest Yourself to them). . . But you revealed so much more, You poured Your heart to me, in an aching heart you said, "But from the beginning it was not so" (Matthew 19:8). I then burst in tears and I can't forget your gentle hands wiping them when it kept rolling down my cheeks. How much you were misinterpreted! How much you were slandered! How much you were evil spoken of! . . When all this time this is what you wanted to do, as You have said, "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" (Luke 2:14) And that infact, even though You are our God, you are the Owner and Maker, yet before you came into this earth and became man like us, Your angels declared, "On earth peace, good will toward men." Matthew 23:37 Your banner was love, for You "so loved the world" (Jn.3:16) You didn't come to condemn us, neither to make war with us. But it is US that alienated ourselves from You. "We simply would not" You came unto Your own, and Your own received You not. John 1:11 . . Now I fully understand that it was not what You intended; It was not Your will. Most of it all, our woes and miseries, are because of the hardness of our hearts (Matthew 19:8). Altho' you have Your persmission, but all the evil that issued from it are not from Your hands--- Neither came from your heart. . . For "every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." James 1:17 And "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:" James 1:13 You even said, "For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Matthew 7:8-11 . . When Lucifer rebelled against God, he became Satan---the devil; And when Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit, they sinned And were thrown outside the Garden--- the entire creation were cursed for their sake. I will not then be deceived, now I know that we were born in an already evil and fallen world, Only the Light that You are entered once more into this scene: to lighten up and make this world filled with darkness a better place---until You made all things new on the day of our complete redemption; When You have finally restored all things that sin has destroyed; When we are finally "delivered from the bondage of corruption" and be "in the glorious liberty" that you have prepared. Indeed this has been the reality unfolding that "the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." John 1:5 " . . . -Kristo Hari Villaver

[@joanthompson4559]

Amen

[@hlengiwilmot8839]

Amen

[@pennybonbon4453]

WOW thank you Elisabeth God Bless 🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️

[@themulticraftsinnovator7523]

Beautifully expressed...... really blessed me hearing it.

[@gracenmercy579]

I have read several of her books, my goodness. So much wisdom in her books.

[@francesmcmillan7596]

As a young woman, I was profoundly affected by one of her books.

[@Progamerjay100]

I don't feel this great passion as some of you have given the impression of in your words. Nor do I feel God's joy or His peaceful presence. So I won't try to write some happy I am suffering but I've got so much joy kind of ordeal. I haven't felt that in a long time. But I do think I understand. There is suffering in this world because of our sin nature. God allows it to strengthen us and sometimes to show patience for others. But the point of the matter is that suffering is a result of sin. Sin dwells in us and suffering rids us of it. And those who do not rid themselves of it through God's grace will be held accountable for it. That is all. It exists because we exist. It remains because we allow it to remain. But in time, God will bring it to an end once and for all. We need only to endure it to allow it to purify us so that we may remain with Him as He removes all that is corrupt. This all can be found in the Bible. We just need to calm down enough to really think about it and learn to accept it. No amount of grieving and good works is going to make the bad go away or make God feel pity for us so He will give us a good life. Otherwise we would end up loving this life and not really loving Him. Suffering forces us to run to God and to cling to Him. All He wants is our love. And suffering can do just that. Again, you can find this in the Bible.

[@sistersu3902]

Thank you for posting this, from a new subscriber. I added this to my list of Favourite Sermons Playlist

[@SisterSunshineTV]

Christian TV should be wholesome and not the prosperity pulpit pimps it is inundated with

[@enamhanna9345]

Thank you sooo much for having this video. I didn’t know how Elizabeth Eliot looks like but now I do. What a subject to hear and to know , pain and suffering. Thank you again.

[@mccardieclan1755]

The Spirit of Truth abides in the scripture, it is the Messiah himself. How can we embrace other teachings that are void of the Messiah/truth???? Return to your first love brothers and sisters!

[@ethnocentricfun991]

Thank you. As a knowledge seeker, peeping into other religious philosophies, I now know your words to be true. While they tantalize the flesh, the decay the soul. The Word of God is alive unto Salvation and being filled with to Comforting Holy Spirit

[@mariesavannah2369]

That the blessing of the trial sister the day I lost my husband suddenly i experience God like never before the lord gave me Isaiah 54:5 I am your husband and I will take care of you he has prove himself to me every time I need him i don't know what i will do without him

[@roselubbe9815]

The answers to those sufferings about the children are caused by the sins of their parents. Our sufferings are caused by us. We are forgiven but the consequences of our sins caused us to suffer. You said it right, the kingdom of this world is not God's kingdom, the invisible one. Christ said in John 18:36, My kingdom is no part of this world... The sufferings are of this world not God's!

[@Johnvalkyre]

I'm a quadriplegic its been 11 years .

[@jackieann5494]

God bless you . He must trust you very much .

[@PrincessHVHHDSSS]

Hi Kenneth, That is 11 years of loss and suffering. May God send the waters of life over your broken body, right now, and raise you up, in Jesus name, by the blood of Jesus, amen. I will see you walking in Heaven, and we will worship God, all of us broken children, together. Love Holly 🕊🌿🍀🌳🌲🌴🌵☘🌿🍃🌹🌲🌴🌳🌵🌻🌾🕊🌿🍃☘🌱🍀🥀🌹🌲🌴🌳🌵🌻🌾🕊🌿🍃☘🌱🍀🥀🌹🌲🌴🌳🌵🌻🌾🕊🌿🍃☘🌱🍀🥀🌹🌲🌴🌳🌵🌻🌾🕊🌿🍃☘🌱🍀🥀👼❤💛💖💚💚💚💚

[@Johnvalkyre]

@@PrincessHVHHDSSS thank you

[@virtualinking]

I’m sorry. I cannot imagine how difficult that is. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@lizgichora6472]

I love her teachings, the explanation of Suffering and God beside it all " I AM", thank you.

[@geralddelgiorno4691]

Brothers and Sisters, we must not forget that GOD Loved the World and gave us His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. That is the greatest gift of Love, Mercy, and Grace ever given to mankind, and to live a life of Love, Faith, and in Obedience to the Word of GOD, having the Faith and Testimony of Jesus Christ. But we as believers are to suffer for the good things that GOD has revealed and given us, His Glory is the whole purpose of the Church, to save us and not sufferings for the wrong direction of the World, which cannot accept the Truth of the Cross that Christ Jesus Suffered in our place for us! We must in Faith, Love, and Hope, with all our obedience take up the cross and follow the Lamb whenever He goes, but if we are to suffer, know that Christ Jesus suffered the things that we should have suffered, yet, He was without sin, becoming sin for us, baring the iniquities wrath and penalty of death that we deserve! Jesus Christ overcame the World, and defeated the devil and brought mankind to make a choice? We should all live and die for GOD'S purpose of promise, which is everything in Christ and not any purpose of the World. Blessed be GOD the Father, and our Savior, Jesus Christ, His Kingdom Forever Eternal, Amen 🙏❤️👑❤️

[@cherylbean521]

She made the choice to trust inspite of questions.

[@johntobey1558]

This us truly ahead of its time A husband who introduces his celebrity wife. Truly a class act.

[@suebrown4875]

The first chapter of Job explains the spiritual battle we Christians are in.in times of trouble we must stand firm trust God pray and glorify our Lord Jesus.this defeats the devil and glorifys God.

[@colleenmitchell5003]

I'm so deeply touched by her explanation of suffering..it makes so much sense. I read briefly about her husband.. in this year 2022..her suffering was not in vain.

[@susannabonke8552]

We will meet and say: did it not serve our perfection?

[@tonypino5415]

"Can you look at the data and believe." That hit me right in the chest.