5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. Try meditating on each word in Psalm 63:1 slowly. What does that mean? (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. What other reasons can we rejoice in trials? Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. This is Deut. Hi, I'm Kathryn! Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. In the previous verses (1-6), Paul had talked about how he was taken to heaven and saw visions and things he could not speak about. Application Question: What are common responses to suffering? Glory. Simon Peter was privileged to see Jesus transfigured and he later wrote about it with these words: "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eye-witnesses of his majesty," (2 Pet. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. "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." 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. Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. Its also about the role we will play once we are there. In the same way, believers must have the right focus in order to have joy in their multicolored trials. How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? 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). Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. . On that day David decreed for the first time that thanks be given to the Lord by Asaph and his relatives: "Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. Praise in the Midst of Trouble. But eventually - analysis and argument must give way to adoration. 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. I'm just an ordinary girl following an extraordinary God, learning to seek God's possible in this world of impossible. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. It took me to several chapters of 2 Samuel. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. Judas denied Christ and never returned. I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me.You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit.Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name. When it says the trials have come so that our faith may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed, this seems to be referring to the reality that God will praise you, glorify you, and honor you for your faithfulness in going through trials. Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? It absolutely works! Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. Peter says there is more. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. (Psa. 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, Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? Next . This is the straight out truth from me. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. They were abusing the Lords Supper, and God brought weakness, sickness, and even death on them. This is a wonder. God says, Thats what Im looking for. I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". Is he God your Protector? Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). is their focus on the gospel as well. And You have put to shame those who hate us. Are you facing battles in your life? Psalm 77:2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be . There is often a bonding that happens with others while going through hardship together. David goes on to say that God is "enthroned on the praises of Israel."In other words, God has been praised by his people through the years, because he has been faithful to them and always sustained them. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. "And he will call out to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.' Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. These cookies do not store any personal information. We must develop an eternal perspective. Christ said, I will never leave you nor forsake you (Matt 28:20). I will rejoice over them and honor them. Conclusion: David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. 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). 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. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. What I say next is absolute. Focus on eternity; trials are brief in comparison to eternity. When I dont have the words to pray, I turn to Bible verses about praising God and use those to pray through Gods Word. Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. 1:16). It happened that, when the ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal The victory they enjoyed - was victory God granted to them. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. When I pray, study His Word preach His Word, I ought to reflect on His greatness. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 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 ). 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. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation - and inspired by the sovereignty of God. "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." Its only the broken whom he can pour his precious grace through to minister to others. We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. Paul in fact lived it. In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. We are educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find analysis and argument and affirmation. (Romans 15:11, NIV). Are you faithfully seeking him in the midst of your trial? I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. 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. It is this way with any good father. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) In the modern religious world there are flattering words expressed to the Father and Son, and much talk of praising God but little obedience to give that sentiment meaning. The first 21 verses are a cry to the Lord, laying out the problem that David finds . Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? Is he God your Provider? Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. 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. Psalm 44:3,5-7 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. David praises the Lord for delivering him from the Philistines, and he invites others to join him in singing joyfully to the Lord. It was never true faith. Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. 9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. This means that my trial with depression is used to help believers who have experienced trials that are different from mine. It seems to be the same argument used by Peter, since he has just talked about our heavenly inheritance. They cannot think, honor or edify one another. Plus, get a set of printable prayer and scripture cards, including these 20 Bible verses for praising God in hard times. Peter saw them as little in comparison to the glories of eternity, and so must we. If it melts early, it is not real. The expression in the Old Testament that indicates God's blessing on a person is to say that God's face would shine on them. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. 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. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. 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. 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). He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;save me and I will be saved,for you are the one I praise. How do you respond to trials? God - GOD. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. 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. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. Why? Our Father knows whats best as well. When I am weak, you are my strength. Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. I will extol theLordat all times;his praise will always be on my lips.I will gloryin theLord;let the afflicted hear and rejoice.Glorify theLordwith me;let us exalthis name together.I sought theLord,and he answered me;he deliveredme from all my fears. WE PRAISE GOD IN PRAYER when we follow Jesus instruction, and express our adoration for Him -- "Hallowed be Thy Name," (Matt. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. If you are the temple of God, that same joy you get when praising God in Church can come while praising God anywhere. Let praise bring you up above what you see in the world right now. Power. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 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. I am talking to God, and he is listening. True faith will last in the face of trials. This is personal now. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. There is a certain pain about life here on the earth and all the unpleasant things we encounter. Why is that? Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said about trials: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. Here I am! That is one of the blessings of trials; it proves our faith, whether it is real or not. We praise God in prayer. The civil servant, for example, does not enjoy independence. Let us hear that this inheritance is not only heavenly, but it will be earthly. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. We have an inheritance waiting for us in heaven, and our salvation is secure because God is shielding it for us. Ephesians 1:3 says we have every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." It is harder for them to love, harder for them to forgive, or harder for them to have peace. Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . The Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart. I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. I have found many young Christians that have lost joy or even fallen into spiritual depression, thinking they had sinned in such a way that they had lost their salvation. 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. Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. They both denied Christ when they were tested through the trial. In the Mosaic dispensation and during the United Kingdom period, any good victory achieved by the Army of Israel was attributed to God. 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). 20:4 .. "For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory." THINGS HAPPEN THAT WE TAKE NO PLEASURE IN. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting: "Hallelujah! 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. He simply says they did not really belong to us. They werent really saved. Why should believers have joy in their trials according to 1 Peter 1:3-5? She has joy because she has the right focus as she considers this new baby that will be birthed into the world. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but that authority is a function of God's order for the home. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. 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. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. 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. This is a wonderful truth for us, and it is one in which we must focus on in the multicolored trials we may go through. DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING: Greatness. 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." It means He is the Judge of all the earth, and what He decides is - by definition - RIGHTEOUS, and TRUE and GOOD and FAIR. Was it a voice of complaint? 48:10). Power belongs to God. BOOK TWO Psalms 42-72 -Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses - To the Chief Musician. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. Paul was a very zealous man. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. I understand. To help support this ministry, we gratefully accept non-tax deductible donations. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? My plans, my purpose, my schedule. It is false faith. (Psalms 115:1, NIV). Believers can rejoice in trials because of this--they have purpose. He was the envy of all his friends and business associates. Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. Peter says we have been given a new birth (v. 3) into a living hope through the resurrected Jesus Christ. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. 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. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. In what way is this temporary? But to the extent we are able to entertain the concept - God is eternal; He is "from everlasting to everlasting." Psalm 138-141King James Version. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). Maybe they were believing God for healing, and it didnt happen. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. 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! Trials only last for a little while in comparison to our eternal salvation. 3:23). God Saving From Enemies. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. How many of us are missing joy in our trials? What is this about? Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! God - Who is God to you at this very moment? How can we live this type of Christian life in the various multicolored trials we go through? God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. 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. We can focus on our inheritance and security in heaven. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. In fact, they have lost their first love like the Ephesians. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Peter says there is more. Christ taught the same thing. These praises are not always after victory. Whatever Pauls trial, it was given to him because of the surpassing great revelations he had received from God. This happened to the church of Ephesus, and it is common for us. He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. Application Question: What are some ways we can focus on our faith in trials in order to keep our joy? Praise the Lord." It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. 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. We praise God in song. His greatness should cause us to believe and confess what is written in Psalms 104:1 - "Praise the Lord, o my soul, O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty." That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). Let us remember, how Jesus responded to those who professed salvation in Matt 7:23; he says, I never knew you. They were not saved and lost it. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. 2. This is really happening. 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. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And - God "did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline," (2 Tim. 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. Jesus said, "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord' and do not do the things which I say?" It's that simple. The word proved is used of testing metals through fire. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. My morning, my afternoon, my night. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. 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'." Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept, of God's glory. Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. 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). There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. What is the next reason we can rejoice in trials? James said the same thing: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life (emphasis mine) that God has promised to those who love him (Jas 1:12). Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and . Therefore, we can have joy. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. How do we bless, or praise God? Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. What does Peter mean? I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Through Song. His existence is timeless; He had no beginning, He anticipates no end. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. 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). This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). 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. He doesnt waste anything. 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. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me, Thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct, Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular, The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular, Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular, To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor, David praises God for the truth of his word, He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 138:7 Though I walk in the midst (Psalm Ps Psa. 10:1). Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). 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. Scripture commands us to think on godly things. Listen to what Paul says: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things. My inmost being, praise his holy name peter 1:3-5 when praising anywhere. 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