PRAY: Tim Keller Shares 'Encouraging' Cancer Update

Tim Keller, Founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and City to City, has been battling pancreatic cancer for about a year and just gave a hopeful update on his fight over the weekend.

“Cancer Update: I had a scan in May that was extremely encouraging, showing no cancer growth under less aggressive chemotherapy. A surgery at the end of May removed several nodules that had remained unchanged for 9 months,” he wrote.

Cancer Update: I had a scan in May that was extremely encouraging, showing no cancer growth under less aggressive chemotherapy. A surgery at the end of May removed several nodules that had remained unchanged for 9 months.

— Timothy Keller (@timkellernyc) June 13, 2021

He went on to cite Hebrews 12:1-2CloseHebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.* Because of the joy* awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne. OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) while indicating he’s praying for the remaining cancer to shrink or be kept at bay.

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“At this point the only visible cancer is the primary tumor on the pancreas,” Keller wrote. “We are praying that it will decrease to the point of invisibility or remain unchanged. In any event, we want to glorify God by “running the race set before us with perseverance.” (Hebrews 12:1-2CloseHebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.* Because of the joy* awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne. OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) )

Keller added that in the midst of this cancer battle, he has kept a perspective of God that sees him as still loving and wise, even as he’s facing such a daunting trial.

“All while we know that he is always loving, wise, and good. Meanwhile I am very well, writing, speaking (via zoom) and enjoying my grandchildren. Thanks so much for continuing to pray!”

Well wishes came flooding in on social media.

Praise God! Thx for the update. Praying for the pancreas tumor to be diminished, too.
PS: sent your “Prodigal God” message - (the one with the banquet table in the video) to someone the other day. What a great teaching!

— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) June 14, 2021

Praise God! I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer 12 years ago, and I know how formidable an adversary this particular cancer can be. I pray that God grants you complete remission and you are able to continue to bless His church for many years to come!

— Nate (@Neighthun) June 13, 2021

may God continue to pour out grace under your life, you are a blessing to the entire Christian community around the world

— Lucas Estêvão (@lu_estevao) June 13, 2021

Please continue to pray for Tim Keller and his family.