The Paul Tripp Podcast 995. A Beautiful Angelic Announcement | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
Dec 17, 2025
This week, Paul reflects on the angelic announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2. He explores the powerful meanings behind glory, peace, and God’s pleasure. Familiarity can dull the awe of this message, turning it monotone instead of glorious. Paul challenges listeners to live for God's glory and highlights how seeking self-glory disrupts peace. He also emphasizes that true peace comes with grace, requiring sacrifice. As Christmas approaches, he encourages a balance of celebration and reflection on Christ's death.
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Live For God's Glory Daily
- The angelic announcement calls us to let God's glory be the primary motive for everything we do.
- Paul Tripp warns familiarity can dull the chorus's daily summons to worship-only glory.
Glory Determines Peace
- Peace with God and others springs from worshiping God's glory rather than pursuing self-glory.
- When we seek created glories, both vertical and horizontal peace are shattered, Paul Tripp explains.
Peace Comes By Grace And Cost
- The angelic words 'peace on whom his favor is placed' point to grace, not merely absence of conflict.
- Paul Tripp links that grace to a necessary death — not ours, but the Savior's.