This week, I found myself captivated by the latest book by author Paul David Tripp.
It is fascinating because of its biblical view of suffering and adversities and infuriating to others who have been ambushed by the challenges that shake their very core of unbelief and poor theology.
Here's what he states is necessary to understand about suffering:
"You never just suffer the thing that you're suffering, but you always also suffer the way that you're suffering that thing."
This book impacted my view on suffering and took it to another level, deeply encouraging me. It spoke to me personally. His words sunk deep into my soul.
He explains that suffering should not surprise us, yet it almost always does. "We live in a broken world."
He explores a wide range of biblical insight, identifying traps to avoid and comforts to embrace.
The paradox, "Scripture connects trials and difficulty to the good things God wants for us and is working to produce in us." James l:2-4
Poor understanding of Romans 8:28 leads to unrealistic expectations.
The author wants us to understand that suffering is not just physical but spiritual warfare. Suffering assaults the mind.
His purpose in sharing this book is:
"...to help you with the war beneath the battle, to alert you to places where you have to fight for your own heart and to help you to see the amazing ways your Savior meets you in your battle."
He captures your thoughts through little aha moments and tidbits you want to underline. It is the kind of book you want to share but want to keep in your library just in case you need to read it again. Yes, it is one of those kinds of book. Christmas is coming.
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