Suffering is Never for Nothing
Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, published by B&H Publishing Group in 2019, is a reflective exploration of the nature of suffering and its potential to lead to gratitude and joy. In this 128-page work, Elliot shares her personal experiences with profound loss, including the murder of her first husband and the death of her second husband from cancer. Through her journey, she delves into the relationship between suffering and divine love, emphasizing that God has addressed human suffering through the sacrifice of Jesus.
Readers will find insights into how suffering can be transformative, serving as a gateway to deeper understanding and faith. Elliot articulates the belief that suffering and love are intertwined, and she encourages acceptance of life’s challenges as part of a greater purpose. This edition, written in English, addresses themes of grief, bereavement, and personal memoir, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences with suffering and the lessons that can emerge from them.
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Hard times come for all in life, with no real explanation. When we walk through suffering, it has the potential to devastate and destroy, or to be the gateway to gratitude and joy.
Elisabeth Elliot was no stranger to suffering. Her first husband, Jim, was murdered by the Waoroni people in Ecuador moments after he arrived in hopes of sharing the gospel. Her second husband was lost to cancer. Yet, it was in her deepest suffering that she learned the deepest lessons about God.
Why doesn’t God do something about suffering? He has, He did, He is, and He will.
Suffering and love are inexplicably linked, as God’s love for His people is evidenced in His sending Jesus to carry our sins, griefs, and sufferings on the cross, sacrificially taking what was not His on Himself so that we would not be required to carry it. He has walked the ultimate path of suffering, and He has won victory on our behalf.
This truth led Elisabeth to say, “Whatever is in the cup that God is offering to me, whether it be pain and sorrow and suffering and grief along with the many more joys, I’m willing to take it because I trust Him.”
Because suffering is never for nothing.
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