The Paul Tripp Podcast 998. Women Helping Women (Part 2)
Dec 20, 2025
In this insightful teaching series, the struggle of accepting trials is explored, revealing our instinctive craving for God to erase difficulties. The podcast highlights Jesus' comforting presence during storms and emphasizes that His care begins long before rescue. A powerful distinction is made between mere amazement at miracles and true faith. Through personal stories, the importance of embracing God's grace is reinforced, culminating in the idea that believers are shaped through adversity into people of enduring faith.
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The I Am In The Storm
- Jesus' presence in the storm communicates the identity of God: "The I Am is here."
- Recognizing God's presence reorients hope from circumstances to the sovereign God who invades our lives with grace.
Care Begins When The Storm Starts
- The care Jesus provides began when he sent the disciples into the storm, not only when he later stood by them.
- God sometimes initiates our shaping through the very circumstances we wish to avoid.
Preach The Gospel To Yourself In Trials
- When you face unresolvable struggles, remind yourself that the I Am has invaded your life and you are not alone.
- Use that gospel truth to reframe pain as the context where God's grace forms durable faith.