Trusting God in Difficult Times - Psalm 11 Meditation by Tim Keller

Today we’re starting a special series of meditations by Tim Keller — "Trusting God in Difficult Times." This new series is meant to encourage you to trust God more deeply and to meditate on his word and what it promises, to give you strength and hope in difficult times. After the meditation, Tim will be joined by Kathy Keller for a short Q&A.

[gospelinlife]

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[tehsamjones]

Rest in peace and rise in glory brother Keller

[eponymoususer]

It looks like pain and suffering are part of the plan. They’re not necessarily bad things. They can be meaningful and are always transformative. A person cannot return to the same life in the same way after suffering. Muscles do not grow without pain. People do not change without pain. Growth and change are necessary and good, maybe more so at times than comfort or peace. That is my humble opinion that allows me to suffer without devaluing God’s love. I hope it helps someone else.

[mrsmaried]

“Jesus of the Scars” by Edward Shillito

If we have never sought, we seek Thee now;
Thine eyes burn through the dark, our only stars;
We must have sight of thorn-pricks on Thy brow,
We must have Thee, O Jesus of the Scars.

The heavens frighten us; they are too calm;
In all the universe we have no place.
Our wounds are hurting us; where is the balm?
Lord Jesus, by Thy Scars, we claim Thy grace.

If, when the doors are shut, Thou drawest near,
Only reveal those hands, that side of Thine;
We know to-day what wounds are, have no fear,
Show us Thy Scars, we know the countersign.

The other gods were strong; but Thou wast weak;
They rode, but Thou didst stumble to a throne;
But to our wounds only God’s wounds can speak,
And not a god has wounds, but Thou alone.


beautiful...

[wihxdws]

I came to both of these conclusions myself when I lost my twin boys and my oldest son two year before that. I thought God hated me and so I was struggling to even like him...until I realized 1 Corinthians 13:11 was talking about how we are children and God is the father and he won't explain the loss of my sons because I wouldn't accept or understand it. But I was still full of animal rage and thought God hated me...until I thought about the cross months later, and knew in my heart no God would chose to lose a child for me without loving me. This gave me a measure of peace, although I still struggle with grief every day. Timothy Keller is exacty right in his approach to suffering people. I'm blown away at his sensitivity and wish I had come across him sooner. God bless this man of God.

[mindyvaughn]

Let me say that I have been a Christian for 43 years and I really needed to hear this. I have been struggling for years with pain and now the Pandemic on top of it in addition to my Anxiety disorder. This has almost put me over the top. And let me say that sometimes when you have been suffering a long time you need both explanations. The Philosophical explanation has helped me a lot for some reason. Thank you, Thank you. God Bless you both. I’m so grateful for people who are smarter than me.💖

[MatheusMessias]

Listening from Brazil. Me and my wife are thankful to god for Tim and Kathy's ministery. Thank you Gospel in life for the podcast and now for this series, belivers outside New York and USA are reached and blessed for them

[isbrasil-executiveteam]

we are here, as in the first Easter, trusting the sovereign protection of the FATHER

[makaila]

The fact that God’s in control, not me, won’t comfort me unless I humble myself... WHOA I needed that. Thank you. 💛

[preciousrose]

Found this meditation so helpful especially as my family and I are currently going through a difficult time during this pandemic. I know that God is on the throne and is sovereign in this situation. All we can do is seek him through his temple and trust him.

[hawaiicali]

Thank you for all your help Tim and Kathy Keller!

[abigailtshabalala]

Glory to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. I'm blessed and highly favored by God's grace.
Im grateful for your teaching. Amen Amen Hallelujah

[leaniebezuidenhout]

Beautiful and glorious message as always. He just has a way of helping me understand difficult topics. Miss Tim greatly.

[biblequestionswithchristop]

Solid an excellent teaching! Great exposition providing comfort and reminder that we should trust God.

[gregorypeek]

So encouraging - thank you for a voice of compassion and reason in this crazy time.

[Lakeslover]

Thank you. God is in control! That’s good news ⚓️

[englishwithvalia]

Thank you SO much for all that you do and your ministry. God is really working in my heart as I'm trying to overcome my long term depression. God is faithful and is indeed on the throne!

[mikeandheatherplett]

I am so grateful for this meditation and the Q+A after. God is on the throne and I have seen amazing things happen already during this time of crisis. Praying for revival and healing of the wounds we inflict on each other. May God be glorified. Thank-you for this ministry. Can’t wait for the next meditation! 🙌

[inisthacker]

I've listened to this sermon twice. I recently began to believe that God always worked for the good of His children and sometimes I want to know HOW He's working. This is not about the current virus panic. It's a family situation that I've prayed about for years and now seems to be heading toward some kind of answer and I have anxious moments about what will happen. Prayers appreciated. I would give more information but it's a long story.

[r.]

Praise the Lord. Thank you Timothy Keller. I am blessed to listen to your message everyday. Rachel from LA.