Summer Shorts #2 - Finding Hope in Suffering

The Soul Care Podcast

Summer Shorts #2 Show Notes

Guest: Dr. Warren Lamb

Topic: Finding Hope in Suffering

Summary

People often come to us from a place of suffering, seeking help and support. The God of all grace, as mentioned in 1 Peter 5:10-11, promises to restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us after we have suffered for a little while. Our God is intimately acquainted with our pain and sorrow, having experienced suffering himself through Jesus Christ. Suffering becomes a crucible that tempers and strengthens us, transforming our pain into purpose and weakness into strength. God's grace knows no bounds and transcends our understanding, restoring and transforming us. We are called to God's eternal glory in Christ, which far surpasses any temporal trial. We are not alone in our suffering; God walks alongside us, sustains us, and leads us through to our ultimate destination.

Takeaways

• People often come to us from a place of suffering, seeking help and support.
• God promises to restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us after we have suffered for a little while.
• Suffering becomes a crucible that tempers and strengthens us, transforming our pain into purpose and weakness into strength.
• God's grace knows no bounds and transcends our understanding, restoring and transforming us.
• We are called to God's eternal glory in Christ, which far surpasses any temporal trial.
• We are not alone in our suffering; God walks alongside us, sustains us, and leads us through to our ultimate destination.

Scripture Mentioned

1 Peter 5:10-11

Ephesians 1:18-20

2 Corinthians 12:9

Warrenism

“The suffering that you're enduring is temporary. In the grand scheme of eternity, it is just a little while."

Relevant Links

• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center
• Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC)
• Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb)