In order that he would not become proud, God humbled him through a demonic affliction. Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? Its because sin has taken away our joy. When this happens, the secret is to refocus on your relationship with him. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. My defender, my path, my victory. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). In the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. Peter says this is not true for the believer; though the believer may die, we are being sheilded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (v. 5). Here I am! As I follow the instructions of God and honor the Son, there flows from my life just exactly the kind of influence that will do people good and not evil. David in writing the Psalms expresses many praises to the Lord. You'll find great expressions of reverence and honor for God. is their focus on the gospel as well. They cannot think, honor or edify one another. Big Question: What does Peter teach as secrets to joy in the midst of trials? The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. Maybe that is why God touched Jacobs thigh and caused him to limp after wrestling with God and prevailing. The word kinds can be translated various or multicolored. Some had, no doubt, lost their land, their loved ones and their careers, and yet Peter says they can still have great joy in the midst of these multicolored trials. . 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. 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. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. 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'." It's that simple. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. In fact, true faith is indestructible. Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? His law may not seem good or fair to men - - but God is God; He is the Judge of all the earth; His name shall endure forever, and this is about SOVEREIGNTY! Unless otherwise noted, the primary Scriptures used are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE GLORY FOR EVER! They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. This is what we see happening to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 11. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. I have no doubt that God did this so that we could apply it to any trial we experience, whether sickness, depression or demonic persecutions. Those of you who are hard-hearted and never cry, God teaches you to cry through pain. One of the reasons we can rejoice in trials is because it proves the genuiness of our faith. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. Believers can rejoice in trials because of this--they have purpose. In verse 7 he prays, "Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions." Apparently his troubles later in life dredged up the sins that he had committed in earlier years. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. So you find statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. Christ said, I will never leave you nor forsake you (Matt 28:20). He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. Let's step forward together and learn practical ways to live into God's possible! 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.1 Peter 1:69. Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. When you need to find words of praise on those hard days when your heart is heavy and its a struggle to see the blessings, lean on words of praise from the Bible. Listen, if you are truly born again, you are kept by Gods power until the coming of salvation which will be revealed at the coming of Christ (1 Pet 1:5) and not the power of your faith. We are creatures of time here on earth - He is timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. Application Question: What are some ways we can focus on our faith in trials in order to keep our joy? Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. Victory. We praise God in song. It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. Look at what he prayed in Psalms 51:12: Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me (emphasis mine). It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Related Topics: Christian Life, Suffering, Trials, Persecution, Greg Brown earned his MA in religion and MA in teaching from Trinity International University, a MRE from Liberty University, and a PhD in theology from Louisiana Baptist University. The next thing David said is, an acknowledgment of the ETERNITY OF GOD. Through Song. Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. 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). A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. No, its how we go through the trial. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. It seems to be the same argument used by Peter, since he has just talked about our heavenly inheritance. Jesus is a descendant of David. When people hear me preach, they will hear a strong emphasis on the importance of Scripture, the importance of daily meditation on the Word of God because that is the way God comforted me and I, therefore, comfort others the same way. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. When it seems like my world is crumbling around me and I am thrown around by the storms of my life, take away my fear. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. When I pray, study His Word preach His Word, I ought to reflect on His greatness. Let praise bring you up above what you see in the world right now. All rights reserved. Paul in fact lived it. 3:23). Ownership. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. He professes his confidence in God Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (7) This verse echoes Psalm 23:4; Psalm 30:3; Psalm 71:20. True faith will last in the face of trials. We are educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find analysis and argument and affirmation. Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? It is this way with any good father. - God says in Psalm 50:23. Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. I thirst for you, . In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. One of the wonderful promises about this text is that God uses trouble in order to comfort us so we can comfort those who go through any trouble (v. 4). in a dry and parched land Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? 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. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. 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 . It was hard work to serve for her, but it felt like only a few days because of love. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. of ). Whatever Pauls trial, it was given to him because of the surpassing great revelations he had received from God. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. Gold is one of the most precious metals because it is one of the most imperishable. The word proved is used of testing metals through fire. In Esther 3, we are introduced to an evil man, Hamanwho is a type of the anti-Christ to come. Listen to what he says in the previous verses. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). How do you respond to trials? WE PRAISE GOD THROUGH THE INFLUENCE OF FAITHFUL LIVES "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." They fell away from God, they complained about God, and they were divided. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. God - GOD. Judas denied Christ and never returned. 41 Bible Verses about God Saving From Enemies. Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.And he who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new.. James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? No! How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? 1:23). THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. The heavens are our inheritance, and the earth will one day be as well, yet so many of us walk around in sadness, anger, and depression. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. If you are the temple of God, that same joy you get when praising God in Church can come while praising God anywhere. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. Confession of God's Promises - The basis of our authority in prayer is the word of God. It is simple - praise to God reminds you that you are not alone. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. David's Prayer 10 David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, "Praise be to you, LORD, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. He directed me to research Psalm 63 and it's history. This is the type of view Christians must develop on the earth. They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. 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. This is the straight out truth from me. Praise the. Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). I'm glad you're here to journey with me! 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. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. When I dont have the words to pray, I turn to Bible verses about praising God and use those to pray through Gods Word. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. It absolutely works! 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. Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). It melted at a lower temperature. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. In the situation of the Corinthians, this included weakness, sickness, and even death. We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. I am not really praising God until I decide to follow all His instructions. . He has brought us back to the basics. When I read something in God's Word, I'm convinced God is right and I have the faith and courage to act on that, I'm praising God - by the obedient attention I'm giving His Word. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me . 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. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 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. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? Christ taught the same thing. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! 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). it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. It took me to several chapters of 2 Samuel. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me (Rev 3:20). Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. 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. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. He has served over eighteen years in pastoral ministry, and currently serves as a chaplain and professor at Handong G More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. His faith was not real, and the trial was meant to demonstrate that. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Psalm 37:3. This is Deut. 1:7). His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. If we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. Against the wrath.-- Or perhaps, upon the wrath. At times there is an unhealthy form of the gospel taught in the church. Psalm 138-141King James Version. When I am weak, you are my strength. I will reward those who have faith in the midst of their trials. How do we know if we have genuine faith? In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. That means complete independence in the exercise of rule or authority. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. 7. 1:16). Therefore, we can have joy. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. David wrote Psalm 18 and sang it to the Lord "in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul" (superscription). I am talking to God, and he is listening. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. Was it a voice of complaint? This relationship will carry you and give you joy. If it melts early, it is not real. 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. 57:5-6). 1 2 3 4 5 Next Trusting God In A Time Of Trouble Job 13:15 15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: Sometimes a preacher will find one of those sermons that is just absolutely inspirational. 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. That place is His Word. Today, how do Christians do this? The civil servant, for example, does not enjoy independence. If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. (Psalms 115:1, NIV). You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. This is how Paul could suffer and yet still be joyful (2 Cor 6:10); his salvation was always on his mind and he did not lose focus on it. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 6:9). How can we live this type of Christian life in the various multicolored trials we go through? David begins this stirring and prayerful statement by praising the name of God; in another place he wrote: "According to Your Name, O God, so is Your praise to the ends of the earth," (Psa. It touches your heart to remember that God has saved you in the past with his son Jesus. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. where there is no water. We can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. I understand. He raises a rhetorical question, Who has known the mind of the Lord? Lean on the words of others until you find your own. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Our Father knows whats best as well. Is he God your Protector? He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. Sovereignty. Amazingly, David overcame adversity by putting his trust in God, and by "Praising God!" David proclaims, "They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves" (Psa. I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving. This is about David speaking well of God; David is expressing adoration and respect to God. Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said about trials: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless his holy name!Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits,who forgives all your iniquity,who heals all your diseases,who redeems your life from the pit,who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,who satisfies you with goodso that your youth is renewed like the eagles.The Lord works righteousnessand justice for all who are oppressed. He also called these suffering saints to focus on it as well. Maybe that was why God allowed Peter to go through such a humbling trial at the cross since he would be the Lords chief Apostle. This is not true faith. This would suggest, if we will keep clear in our hearts the real glory of God, that will contribute to righteousness; it will help keep us from sin. 118:15). Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. Why is that? It is the relationships around us that often enable us to endure hard times. He is near to the brokenhearted ( Psalm 34:18 ). It means He is the Judge of all the earth, and what He decides is - by definition - RIGHTEOUS, and TRUE and GOOD and FAIR. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. Peter says we have been given a new birth (v. 3) into a living hope through the resurrected Jesus Christ. Probably read through the trial and seeking the Lord rejoice violent earthquake that the foundations of anti-Christ... 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