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). 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). Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. Psalm 18:35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. Its also about the role we will play once we are there. Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. 8:6, " the Lord gave David victory wherever he went." When you lose your love for Christ, trials dont feel like they last only a few days as it was for Jacob working for Rachel. Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. This is about David speaking well of God; David is expressing adoration and respect to God. God can help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. And - God "did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline," (2 Tim. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. Gold is one of the most precious metals because it is one of the most imperishable. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. We praise God in prayer. 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 I will sing of your strength;I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.For you have been to me a fortressand a refuge in the day of my distress.O my Strength, I will sing praises to you,for you, O God, are my fortress,the God who shows me steadfast love. Study the prayers of the Bible. Big Question: What does Peter teach as secrets to joy in the midst of trials? Paul said something similar in 2 Corinthians 4:1718: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 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. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. Conclusion: David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). But look at Christianitywe honor and worship a man who died on a cross. It will become drudgery. 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). They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." (Psalms 115:1, NIV). (Psa. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. 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. 3. This is the straight out truth from me. Amen. I understand. Interpretation Question: Why would some trials be necessary and in what ways? is their focus on the gospel as well. I thirst for you, Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? It melted at a lower temperature. 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. This life is not just about our future career, marriage, or retirement. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Paul says not only is he in total control, but he is specifically controlling the temperature gauge on every trial. Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? 118:15). (2) We must regain our focus on Christ and the inheritance that he is bringing at his revelation. 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. 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). Concepts and Connections. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Chapter 69. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. - God says in Psalm 50:23. We are edifying one another, and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. His existence is timeless; He had no beginning, He anticipates no end. The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. 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. Understanding this reality is one of the major reasons we can rejoice in the midst of trials. 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. 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). Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 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. 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. Is he God your Protector? 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. And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. 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 am vulnerable, you are my refuge. 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. But there is another way to go through trials. Sovereignty. 2. David says, "In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. "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." Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you (emphasis mine).Matthew 5:1112. 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. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. God has complete independence in the exercise of His authority. Below are 20 verses of praise to help you get started. 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. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. In the Mosaic dispensation and during the United Kingdom period, any good victory achieved by the Army of Israel was attributed to God. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Heb 12:11). One of the reasons we can rejoice in trials is because it proves the genuiness of our faith. In verse 8, he refers to himself as a sinner. Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. It is simple - praise to God reminds you that you are not alone. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. It is very possible for Christians to lose the joy of their salvation. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. Many people are only thinking about tomorrow or focusing on the next immediate milestone: graduation, marriage or retirement, but that view is too shortsighted. The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. Want to explore further how God is by your side through it all? In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:6. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. When this happens, the secret is to refocus on your relationship with him. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. Was it a voice of complaint? Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. My comfort, my peace, my strength. Trials help us evaluate our faith. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 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? Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. This is common in the world. Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. The writer of Hebrews says, And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him (emphasis mine) (Heb 11:6). But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. When the children of Israel came out of Egypt, the Amalekites would kill children, the elderly, and those who were tiredly straggling behind. The contrast is that true faith is more precious than gold in that it never perishes. 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. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God (emphasis mine).Daniel 3:2425 (KJV). Remember that God is surrounding you! 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. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. Go back to your first love. It was not as strong or valuable. This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. For the believer, the great thing about trials is that Christ goes through them with us and in the trial we can experience deep intimacy. Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? Majesty. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. 1. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 14 Dressed only in a linen ephod, he began to dance before the LORD with great enthusiasm. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. The next reason is because it tests our faith. We will focus on that in the next section, as it is also a secret to having joy in the midst of trials. We have experienced the new birth. There are some Christians, especially young Christians, who struggle with how to comfort somebody in the midst of a failure, a loss, or some depression. I cannot help but think about Jacob and Rachel. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. 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. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. 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. 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 ). A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually Heb 13:15. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!" (1 Chro. My plans, my purpose, my schedule. 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). You, God, are my God, God says, Thats what Im looking for. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. It touches your heart to remember that God has saved you in the past with his son Jesus. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. Praise the Lord." 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). All rights reserved. Now this is something that only those who understand the reality that God is keeping the salvation of every believer can truly rejoice in. We rejoice in our undefiled inheritance. Chapter 15 of 2 Samuel reports of the national rebellion of King David headed by his own son. So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. He also called these suffering saints to focus on it as well. 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." I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? 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. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. Power. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. Let us hear that this inheritance is not only heavenly, but it will be earthly. 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." God chose Psalm 63 for us to focus on at this time. In Romans one Paul is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in particular, the Gentiles. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). (Matthew 5:16, NIV). Hi, I'm Kathryn! Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. God has chosen not reveal it. The trial given to Paul was a work of grace to keep him from the sin of pride. Praising God in the Storm Sermon This Praising God in the Storm Sermon by Traci Morin help you learn the purpose and how to die more to self in suffering. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. It is temporary, not just because of the fact that it will end in time, but it is a little while in comparison to the salvation and inheritance you will experience for eternity. 1:7). In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. He never changes. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. Jesus said in his high priestly prayer in John 17:22 that the glory he had in heaven has been shared with us. Why is that? How do we know if we have genuine faith? Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Is he God your Father? How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. It means He is the Judge of all the earth, and what He decides is - by definition - RIGHTEOUS, and TRUE and GOOD and FAIR. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. All rights reserved. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. Its because sin has taken away our joy. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. 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). God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. No, they were never saved. 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. He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. 9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. Power belongs to God. How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." The child may cry and complain, and it is not that the father is immune to the childs tears, but it is because he knows whats best. 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). You work and sweat and put forth effort; then when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. We see evidence of this with David. 11 Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. But thats not it. Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. There is a harvest for those who have been trained by pain. By Warren E. Berkley From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. This is personal now. Verse Concepts. 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. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. Before discipline came, David was living in sin, but after the affliction, he obeyed Gods words. Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. And, it is very much like David's statement in our text --- "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. 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. Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. They have authority, but not sovereignty! Let me explain through the illustration of Paul and his thorn in the flesh. He knows exactly what you need and how much you can handle. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. Paul did. 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. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. He has brought us back to the basics. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me (emphasis mine).Luke 22:19. Peter says there is more. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. Matthew (164). This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. 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. _________________________________________________. Through Song. What other reasons can we rejoice in trials? Maybe that is why God touched Jacobs thigh and caused him to limp after wrestling with God and prevailing. Maybe they realized following Christ would mean being different, or as with the people in Asia Minor, it meant being persecuted for their faith. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. It was beautiful, but when they put it into fire, they found out it wasnt. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. The imperishableness of gold is one of the things that make it valuable. 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. He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. Let me suggest four ways we praise God: 1. 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 can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. In the situation of the Corinthians, this included weakness, sickness, and even death. There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. 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. 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