Holy Trinity Church Cambridge God's Grace Sometimes Interferes, Sometimes Sustains | 9 November 25 | GRACE | Andy Woodman
Nov 13, 2025
The discussion explores the dual nature of God's grace—how it can intervene in dramatic healings and also sustain us through hardship. Personal stories illustrate miraculous interventions, while reflections on Paul’s thorn highlight grace that supports us in tough times. Andy contrasts our desire for quick fixes with the depth of sustained grace. He illustrates spiritual growth through difficulties and emphasizes that nothing can separate us from God's love, ultimately fostering intimacy in faith amid challenges.
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Two Expressions Of God's Grace
- The Bible shows two expressions of grace: God sometimes intervenes and sometimes sustains us through hardship.
- Andy Woodman argues we often prefer interventional miracles, but sustaining grace deepens faith and relationship.
Bartimaeus Shouts For Mercy
- Bartimaeus refuses to be silenced and calls out to Jesus for mercy while sitting by the roadside.
- Jesus responds, heals his sight, and demonstrates immediate interventional grace.
Contemporary Healing Stories
- Andy recounts multiple church healings where scars faded and a jaw shifted during prayer.
- These stories illustrate dramatic, immediate interventions that people experienced in worship contexts.