Faith That Does Not Falter

Elisabeth Elliot

Description

Few Christian authors are as beloved as the courageous former missionary and bestselling writer Elisabeth Elliot. She knows what it means to trust God when things are tough, and readers resonate with her encouraging but direct prose that prods them to greater faith and commitment to God's Word. In this beautiful gift book containing selections from some of Elliot's classic writings, readers will discover solace for a broken heart; straight talk about surrender and sacrifice; support for those who wait; and comfort for those who are wrestling with fear. She urges worried readers toward positive action, prompts others to take risks, and gently soothes and comforts those experiencing doubts and change. Through the words of a woman who has found that God is enough for every situation, readers will find encouragement for their spiritual journey and impetus for personal growth.Faith That Does Not Falter is a revised edition of Taking Flight, a gift book for graduates. Now it is an excellent gift for any Elliot fan, those experiencing a difficult time in their lives, or anyone looking for short devotional readings to help them mature in the faith.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 13 avril 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781493434565
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

Extrait

© 2003 by Elisabeth Elliot
Published by Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287 www.revellbooks.com
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-3456-5
The selections in this book are taken from the following books by Elisabeth Elliot: All That Was Ever Ours (ATW) Passion and Purity (PP) Discipline: The Glad Surrender (D) Quest for Love (QL) God’s Guidance (GG) The Mark of a Man (MM) On Asking God Why (AGW)
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from The New English Bible . Copyright ©1961, 1970, 1989 by The Delegates of Oxford University Press and The Syndics of the Cambridge University Press. Reprinted by permission. Other versions quoted include the King James Version ( KJV ), the New International Version® NIV® ( NIV ), the Revised Standard Version ( RSV ), and the New Testament in Modern English, Revised Edition (P HILLIPS ).
Cover photo by George Robinson Studios
Cover and interior design by Robin K. Black
C ONTENTS
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Epigraph
A Note from the Author
F OLLOWING G OD
The Glory of God’s Name (GG * )
God’s Sovereignty, Our Choice (D)
Meeting God (AGW)
Recognizing Who God Is (GG)
How God Works (GG)
God’s Call (D)
Hearing God’s Voice (GG)
God’s Timing (GG)
Questioning God (AGW)
What to Do with Loneliness (PP)
L IFE’S M YSTERIES
What Is Faith? (AGW)
The Tyranny of Change (ATW)
The Mystery of Evil (AGW)
Flesh Becomes Word (ATW)
The Fellowship of Christ’s Suffering (QL)
Taking Up Your Cross (GG)
The Glad Surrender (D)
Matters of the Heart (QL)
The Discipline of Waiting (QL)
M AKING R IGHT C HOICES
Overcoming Fear (GG)
Overcoming Worry (D)
Dealing with Doubt (CC)
Taking Risks (AGW)
The Risks of Witnessing (ATW)
Heroes (MM)
Choosing the Harder Path (GG)
Finding Joy in Work (D)
Honoring God with Our Wealth (D)
Hope, a Fixed Anchor (ATW)
About the Author
Back Cover
* abbreviation for book tide-see copyright page for explanation
S o do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help You;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
I SAIAH 41:10 NIV
A N OTE FROM THE A UTHOR
W hat is a Christian supposed to do when terrible things happen? We have two choices—trust God or defy Him. We believe that God is God. He’s still got the whole world in His hands and knows exactly what He’s doing, or we must believe that He is not God and we are at the awful mercy of mere chance.
Faith is a decision. It is not a deduction from the facts around us. Faith is an act of the will, a choice based on the unbreakable Word of a God who cannot lie, and who showed us what love and obedience and sacrifice mean in the person of Jesus Christ.
The prince of this world approaches. God keeps you from fear, from faltering, and from faithlessness. Remember that the world is watching. What do they see?

T HE G LORY OF G OD’S N AME
O ld Testament writers made much of the name of God. Israel was a nation specifically set apart as a place for God to put His name. Appeals were made on the basis of the name. “For thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me,” the psalmist prayed. Not because of who I am, not in recognition of my reputation, but because of who You are. “And his name will be called ‘Wonderful Counselor.’” “The Lord is my banner.” “Lord God of Hosts.” No questions of merit can arise with regard to that name. It is above every name. Therefore I can come today on the ground of that name’s merit.
The prayer that Jesus taught His disciples begins with the petition, “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.” Whatever our requests may be that bring us to His feet, they should begin with a careful consideration of the meaning of this form of address. If we say the words slowly and thoughtfully, they cannot help but color the rest of the prayer. If it is guidance we are asking, we may be very wrong in our hopes as to the direction it will take. We may be ill-prepared in heart for the road God will choose for us. But, as George MacDonald wrote: “The thought of Him to whom that prayer goes will purify and correct the desire.”
If we did not have God’s unequivocal promise, the words, “Guide me, for the sake of Your name” would sound outrageously presumptuous. But the truth is that God said He would do just this. There is nothing presumptuous or precarious about it. The validity of the divine word is at stake, and that is a very sure foundation.
G OD’S S OVEREIGNTY , O UR C HOICE
T here are those who do not want to receive Christ. Those who do however, are given not an “instant kingdom” but the “right to become children of God.” Here is the truth of divine sovereignty and human responsibility wrapped up in a single verse. To those who will He gives. There are many levels of meaning here that we cannot explore. It does not say God makes them instant children of God. It says He gives them the right to become.