The Paul Tripp Podcast 1058. Jumping from Skyscrapers to Helicopters | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
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Mar 18, 2026 A reflection on Psalm 46 that contrasts Hollywood disaster spectacles with real fear. Listeners hear why the psalmist can remain calm and fearless. The message explores God as refuge and sovereign over history and personal hardship. Practical encouragement to learn to be still amid anxiety, capped with a comforting hymn reading.
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Hollywood Disaster Scenes Versus Real Fear
- Paul Tripp compares Hollywood disaster scenes to real-life fear responses using movie jumps from skyscrapers to helicopters as an example.
- He admits he wouldn't survive or respond like the cinematic hero, illustrating human instinctive fear in catastrophic scenarios.
Fearless Confidence Rooted In God's Refuge
- The psalmist's 'therefore we will not fear' rests on God's character, not on circumstances like mountains or seas.
- Paul Tripp highlights Psalm 46:1 as the grounding reason: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Hope Beyond Comfort And Predictability
- Even the worst imaginable disasters should not dominate a believer's heart because our hope is not in predictable comforts.
- Tripp contrasts hope in the Lord with hope in mountains, seas, comfortable life, or predictable schedules.