Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. But look at Christianitywe honor and worship a man who died on a cross. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Praise the
Lord." Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. But thats not it. What was David's reaction to all of his troubles? No! Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit. 3:23). Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? In Romans one Paul
is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in
particular, the Gentiles. The child wants to quit Little League Baseball because hes not very good, but the father knows that the discipline and perseverance he is developing is needed for whatever career God leads him into. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. I understand. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. Why is that? As you may know, reformed people see the major theme of Scripture as redemption, and therefore, in many of their sermons they come back to the gospel because they see everything connected to the gospel. These praises are not always after victory. . Try meditating on each word in Psalm 63:1 slowly. Next, he says the trials are only for a little while. Now for some of us who have been going through a difficult situation for six months, a year, or ten years, the timing may not feel short at all. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, "Praise
be to you, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting." In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. 12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Your Affliction 1) That God is sovereign and in complete control of the intensity and the duration of your affliction. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. And one way
we let that influence work is to praise Him and worship Him and honor Him,
because of who He is and what He is about. This is Deut. Therefore, we can have joy. Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. In his great mercy he has given us new birth (emphasis mine) into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (1 Pet 1:3). WE PRAISE GOD IN PRAYER
when we follow Jesus instruction, and express our adoration for Him -- "Hallowed
be Thy Name," (Matt. In many of our churches, we call people to faith saying that if you come to Christ, you will be able to hit homeruns, you will be able to make straight As, you will never be sick, and you will be wealthy. We are creatures of time here on earth - He is
timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. If you have lost your first love, you cannot have joy in the midst of trials or in the midst of your service for Christ. The trial given to Paul was a work of grace to keep him from the sin of pride. Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). "And the glory of the LORD
will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. This life is not just about our future career, marriage, or retirement. (Isaiah 24:23, NIV). In the Parable of the Minas, listen again to what the master told the servant who used his minas well: The first one came and said, Sir, your mina has earned ten more. Well done, my good servant! his master replied. In Isaiah we discover statements like this: "The moon will be abashed, the sun
ashamed; for the LORD Almighty will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and
before its elders, gloriously. Amen. We are alive to his Word, alive to worship, alive to one another, where before we were dead in trespasses and sin (Eph 2:15). For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. If faith is genuine, it will last until the revelation of Christ when he comes, and it will result in praise, glory, and honor from God (v. 7). When I cry for help, you will answer. Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. The word proved is used of testing metals through fire. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. I hope we too will have these thoughts about God; and through continued reading,
study, prayer and practice -- I trust we will be drawn closer and closer to Him,
worshipping Him and obeying Him from the heart. God can
help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. The contrast is that true faith is more precious than gold in that it never perishes. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it (emphasis mine). The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. Faithful children of Israel would sing about this - - "Shouts of joy
and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: 'The Lord's right hand has
done mighty things'." We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. Deity entered into a timed
existence, in the person of Christ, but deity exists outside the flow of time -
God is "from everlasting, to everlasting." Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. I will rejoice over them and honor them. They have lost it, and instead, are loving other things more than Christ. Or, does it pull you away from him, his people, and his will for your life? He says you may have had to. This can be translated if necessary as in the ESV or if need be as seen in the KJV. A strong personality. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. Look at what Peter says: In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to (emphasis mine) suffer grief in all kinds of trials (1 Pet 1:6). Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. Because your love is better than life,my lips will glorify you.I will praise you as long as I live,and in your name I will lift up my hands. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. Psalm 17:7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them. Next . (Lk. It is very possible for Christians to lose the joy of their salvation. Second Corinthians 12:7 says: To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me (emphasis mine). I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving. It tells your eyes that despite what you may see - you have a Creator. Judas denied Christ and never returned. BUT NOW - at the end of all this analysis
and argument and affirmation -- THERE IS ADORATION! While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. God is the one who gives you faith (Ephesians 2:89), and he is the one who keeps it. Charles Spurgeon, who was called the Prince of Preachers, used to struggle with depression that was so bad at times he couldnt leave his bed for weeks. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. Listen to what David said about his experience with discipline: Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word (Ps 119:67). We
through the gospel have access to God's Power -- when faith prompts us to obey
Christ in baptism, THE POWER OF GOD LIFTS US FROM SIN. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made
mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Against the wrath.-- Or perhaps, upon the wrath. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. In verse 8, he refers to himself as a sinner. Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. This is like a mountain climber. 1:1-4). Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. Is he God your Healer? Salem Media Group. In the situation of the Corinthians, this included weakness, sickness, and even death. David's painful guilt runs through this psalm. Christ said, I will never leave you nor forsake you (Matt 28:20). Matthew (164). I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, When Paul describes what sin is, he says - when we sin, we fall
short of the glory of God; one translation says, we fail to glorify God --- Rom. Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. It is harder for them to love, harder for them to forgive, or harder for them to have peace. He wrote to the Philippians about "the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have" ( Philippians 1:30) a conflict, which he says, "really served to advance the gospel" ( Philippians 1:12 ). The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me, Psalm 64:7,8 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. "Save me, O God!": This psalm attributed to David is a cry of despair to the Lord when he was being afflicted by enemies that seemed to surround him at all times. 41 Bible Verses about God Saving From Enemies. The promise of Romans 8:28 is only true if our salvation and inheritance are secure; only then can all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. Step by
step he has shown how God has devised and revealed a way of putting sinners
right with himself; how Christ died for our sins, and was raised for our
justification; how we are united with Christ in His death and resurrection; how
the Christian life is lived by walking in the Spirit not the flesh. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me . Before discipline came, David was living in sin, but after the affliction, he obeyed Gods words. For this is what the high and exalted One says He who lives forever, whose name is holy:I live in a high and holy place,But also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,To revive the spirit of the lowlyAnd to revive the heart of the contrite.. This is not true faith. Go back to your first love. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. This chapter relates how largely and liberally David, besides what he had before done, and his princes, offered towards defraying the expenses of building the temple, 1Ch 29:1-8 and the joy and thankfulness that he and his people expressed on that account, attended with prayers for Solomon, and offering sacrifices unto the Lord, 1Ch 29:9-21 and the chapter is closed, and so the book, with an account of the second unction of Solomon, the placing him on the throne, and the submission of all ranks of men unto him, and of the death of David, 1Ch 29:22-30. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. Fundamentally we are expressing our praise to God; we are thinking about God,
and the things of God; we are honoring the Savior. God chose Psalm 63 for us to focus on at this time. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us (emphasis mine).1 John 2:19, He doesnt say they lost their salvation or lost faith. Some exercise authority in some way - but they do not exercise
authority independently. How can this bring joy? Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). We must develop an eternal view in order to have joy in the midst of our trials. He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. What is the next reason we can rejoice in trials? Today, how do Christians do this? I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". Our Father knows whats best as well. God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. Its because sin has taken away our joy. Through Song. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. He is near to the brokenhearted ( Psalm 34:18 ). All rights reserved. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge (Ps 51:4). Those of you who are hard-hearted and never cry, God teaches you to cry through pain. And the God of peace will be with you.Philippians 4:89. Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said about trials: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are
exalted as head over all." He never changes. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . They can co-exist in the same way an expectant mother can go through the travail of birth and still have joy in thinking about what is to come. When we pray God's promises back to Him and declare the beauty of His character as revealed in the Scriptures we align ourselves with . Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. Want to explore further how God is by your side through it all? David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. In the midst of his anguish, the psalmist (Ethan) begins his prayer with praise and worship. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. Its only the broken whom he can pour his precious grace through to minister to others. Unless otherwise noted, the primary Scriptures used are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. It is this way with any good father. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation
- and inspired by the sovereignty of God. Begin with a Bible verse of praise, a pre-written prayer, or even a worship song. This is really happening. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? It was beautiful, but when they put it into fire, they found out it wasnt. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE,
for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. 7. This is where he prepares his counselors. These have come so that your faithof greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by firemay be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:7. We praise God in prayer. We cannot contain our adoration for Him! (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). God - Who is God to you at this very moment? I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. . How he served on earth affected his future servicethe service he would do for the rest of his life. When we view our trials in comparison to eternity, then they become light and momentary. I stand at the door and knock. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? For eleven
chapters Paul has been giving his comprehensive account of the gospel. It may be personal sin, as with David. Likewise, Psalms 117:2 - "For great is His
love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. Get the Surrounded Devotional 14 days of exploring how God is with you in the storm and learning how to fight your battles by praising God. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. 1:16). With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). Psalm 23:3,4 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake, Psalm 41:7,8 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt, Psalm 66:10-12 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried, Psalm 71:20,21 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me, Psalm 56:1,2,9 To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. These have come so that your faithof greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by firemay be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Praise the. 2. Look at what Paul says: That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. He simply says they did not really belong to us. They werent really saved. "Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and
the splendour, for everything in heaven and earth is yours." This was something shameful in that culture. Paul saw his trials as short and momentary. Verse Concepts. When David was confronted by Nathan about
his sin and as repentance worked inside of David and bore fruit, he had these
thoughts of God. However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. We can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible
where men and women prayed. God is characterized by GLORY, and that means everything about God signifies the
highest esteem and honor -- He exhibits or exudes that which causes men to
praise Him. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting:
"Hallelujah! Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:89. My plans, my purpose, my schedule. Why? What must we do if we have lost it? Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. Seek Truth in Scripture. This is common in the world. GOD! Ownership. He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. Ephesians 1:3 says we have every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. What other reasons are trials necessary? In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. Every time I worship God I need to be mindful of His greatness. We can rejoice in our trials because those who are faithful will be honored and praised by God. All rights reserved. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:35. When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.1 Corinthians 11:3032. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. Paul - in the first eleven chapters -
takes up the subjects of justification, sanctification, glorification and NOW,
it's like he stops out of breath TO ADORE THE GLORY OF GOD, and to speak
of His sovereignty. By Warren E. Berkley
From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me: you shall stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand shall save me. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. 1. Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. Are you in a place that feels dry and perhaps a bit hopeless? Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. All this will enable you, in a special way, to be able to minister to others. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. Majesty. Though this was originally given in the context of church discipline, we can be sure that this is true whenever Gods people gather together for religious purposes.1 Christ is present wherever his people gather for the purpose of worshiping, honoring, and serving the Lord. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. We praise God in song. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. Paul was a very zealous man. You'll find great expressions of reverence and honor
for God. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Praise God that He shows us how prevention is always better and less stressful than a curative measure. Why did you lose it? For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. How many of us are missing joy in our trials? Now why would these trials be necessary for us? "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole
assembly " What does this mean? Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? When the children of Israel came out of Egypt, the Amalekites would kill children, the elderly, and those who were tiredly straggling behind. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. Praise the Lord!Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heavens!Praise him for his mighty deeds;praise him according to his excellent greatness!Praise him with trumpet sound;praise him with lute and harp!Praise him with tambourine and dance;praise him with strings and pipe!Praise him with sounding cymbals;praise him with loud clashing cymbals!Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!Praise the Lord! Peter saw them as little in comparison to the glories of eternity, and so must we. In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept,
of God's glory. Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. These would make any person proud. Fueled by loads of coffee, I'm passionate about helping and encouraging you along this journey, too! How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE
GLORY FOR EVER! They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. God has chosen not reveal it. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. But eventually - analysis
and argument must give way to adoration. Wow! Whats the secret for a Christian to have joy while suffering through bankruptcy, cancer or even a lost child? To help support this ministry, we gratefully accept non-tax deductible donations. Scripture reveals that after David's first child with Bathsheba died, he . 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but
throughout his life. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. We are so time-oriented - we are so many years old; we have
24 hours a day; we do things at certain times We are creatures of time - so
only with great difficulty, are we able to think of eternity. 4. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. In this passage, faith is both compared and contrasted with gold. Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? The thrust of
David's words are - God is worthy of our praise, our worship and obedience
and He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and
majesty. The civil servant, for example, does not enjoy
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