04-11-25 part 1: Rescued in the Rain: When Judgment Falls, Grace Covers

1. The Flood, the Fire, and the Faithful

Dr. Spoon dives into 2 Peter 2:5–9 to remind us that while God does judge the ungodly, He always preserves His own. Whether it was Noah during the flood or Lot in Sodom and Gomorrah, God knows how to rescue His children—even when everything around them is collapsing. Dr. Spoon points out that these aren’t just ancient stories—they are divine patterns. God’s mercy doesn’t depend on our perfection but on His promise. He protected Noah in a global flood and pulled Lot out of a fiery collapse. That same faithfulness covers us today.

2. When Trials Hit—Don’t Tap Out

The world may feel like it’s crashing down, but Dr. Spoon urges believers: don’t give up. Trials are not evidence of God’s absence—they’re often proof that He’s working. Like Noah’s name (which means “rest”), God's rescue brings peace, even in storms. But it won’t always come with a Lamborghini. Deliverance doesn’t always look glamorous—it looks like God holding you together when everything else falls apart. Trust Him to carry you through—not because you're “super righteous,” but because you're His.

3. Righteous by Grace, Not Performance

Dr. Spoon is quick to cut through any spiritual pride. Yes, God rescues His people—but not because we’re amazing. Our righteousness is borrowed from Jesus. “Don’t get high-minded,” he warns. “It’s not about how savvy or awesome you are.” We stand secure because of grace, not because we scored high on a spiritual exam. That humility is essential when navigating a culture that increasingly mirrors the ungodliness of Sodom. Like Lot—flawed but distressed—God sees the pain in His people and still calls them His.

4. Trials Refine—Not Just Rescue

One of Dr. Spoon’s most powerful insights comes at the end: while God promises deliverance, He doesn't promise exemption from trials. In fact, those very trials are tools of refinement. The challenge isn't just surviving the trial—it’s trusting God in the middle of it, believing that He’s using it to shape you for glory. Don’t be so quick to yell, “Get me out of here!” Instead, ask, “What are You doing in me through this?” God is working something out even when you don’t see it—and He’ll never abandon you in the process.