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. 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. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. Trials only last for a little while in comparison to our eternal salvation. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. Today, how do Christians do this? Below are 20 verses of praise to help you get started. How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. It was beautiful, but when they put it into fire, they found out it wasnt. In fact, they have lost their first love like the Ephesians. - God says in Psalm 50:23. To help support this ministry, we gratefully accept non-tax deductible donations. Its also about the role we will play once we are there. God chose Psalm 63 for us to focus on at this time. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 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. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. 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. This is a wonder. Let us hear that this inheritance is not only heavenly, but it will be earthly. So you find statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Heb 12:11). Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. Death is the ultimate way to turn someone from sin. It was never true faith. 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. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. 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. 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. He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. The word proved is used of testing metals through fire. When I am weak, you are my strength. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. How do you respond to trials? They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. If you are the temple of God, that same joy you get when praising God in Church can come while praising God anywhere. Is he God your Healer? Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. 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). 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. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. 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. In fact, true faith is indestructible. They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. Glory. We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. 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). Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. 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. Many of us have lost our joy because we have sinned by losing the right focus. 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. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me . This relationship will carry you and give you joy. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (emphasis mine). How he served on earth affected his future servicethe service he would do for the rest of his life. Maybe they realized following Christ would mean being different, or as with the people in Asia Minor, it meant being persecuted for their faith. I'm just an ordinary girl following an extraordinary God, learning to seek God's possible in this world of impossible. So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. In Romans one Paul is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in particular, the Gentiles. It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. 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. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. "And he will call out to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.' In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. Want to explore further how God is by your side through it all? Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. We can rejoice in our trials because those who are faithful will be honored and praised by God. 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. 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'." Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. We praise God in prayer. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. We can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. Application Question: What are common responses to suffering? Conclusion: David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? . Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. 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." Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. Majesty. The Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart. This life is not just about our future career, marriage, or retirement. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. Power belongs to God. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). Whats the secret for a Christian to have joy while suffering through bankruptcy, cancer or even a lost child? When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the . 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.. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and ritualistically. 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. Listen to what he says in 1 Peter 1:6: 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). Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. Victory. No, they were never saved. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. 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. We praise God in song. 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. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. See, this person was in the church, heard the Word of God, and he responded with joy. 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. Trials to our faith, are like fire to a precious metalthe fire tests the genuineness of it. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. Peter saw them as little in comparison to the glories of eternity, and so must we. This is what we see happening to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 11. He was the envy of all his friends and business associates. I am not really praising God until I decide to follow all His instructions. There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. This is really happening. 1:23). When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit. All this will enable you, in a special way, to be able to minister to others. 1:7). 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. 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. 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). My everything. 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). How can we have joy in the midst of trials? Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. Those who are faithfulmeaning that they didnt quit, meaning that they continued to trust in God and honor him in the midst of trialswill be richly rewarded. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. It's that simple. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. How do we know if we have genuine faith? The first 21 verses are a cry to the Lord, laying out the problem that David finds . What we do today will affect our eternity. Ownership. 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 were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!For the Lord is a great God,and a great King above all gods. The power of praise in times of trouble is that His joy bubbles up inside of you and covers you in peace. 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. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. His Word has reached our hearts and had the intended influence. James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. But we see this reality throughout the Scripture. Why had David lost joy in his salvation? 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. 4. Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. That is similar to genuine faith. 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. 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. It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. The imperishableness of gold is one of the things that make it valuable. Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. This is the type of view Christians must develop on the earth. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. are - This is taking place right this minute. 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. The next thing David said is, an acknowledgment of the ETERNITY OF GOD. There is a harvest for those who have been trained by pain. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Why is that? 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. The drama intensifies. I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. They were abusing the Lords Supper, and God brought weakness, sickness, and even death on them. 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. 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. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. And the God of peace will be with you.Philippians 4:89. 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). 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. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. Read More. DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING: Greatness. My comfort, my peace, my strength. 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.. 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. He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Maybe they were believing God for healing, and it didnt happen. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. Are you in a place that feels dry and perhaps a bit hopeless? If it melts early, it is not real. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting: "Hallelujah! 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). Peter says there is more. My morning, my afternoon, my night. God has chosen not reveal it. (Psalms 115:1, NIV). I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. 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. . I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. By Warren E. Berkley From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. In what way is this temporary? Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. But to the extent we are able to entertain the concept - God is eternal; He is "from everlasting to everlasting." Application Question: What are your thoughts about the concept of God being in control of every trial and him only allowing them if they are necessary? They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. "And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. We must have an eternal view. 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. It seems to be the same argument used by Peter, since he has just talked about our heavenly inheritance. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. Trust in the Lord and do good; Focus on your faith; trials prove the genuineness of our faith. We are educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find analysis and argument and affirmation. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. 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. I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. Here I am! my whole being longs for you, Why should believers have joy in their trials according to 1 Peter 1:3-5? Let me explain through the illustration of Paul and his thorn in the flesh. Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. But that's not it. 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 fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. However, those who are not trained by it often develop strongholds. What is the secret to joy in trials? In the midst of his anguish, the psalmist (Ethan) begins his prayer with praise and worship. Understanding this reality is one of the major reasons we can rejoice in the midst of trials. Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. 2. 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). This is Deut. 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. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. Some exercise authority in some way - but they do not exercise authority independently. That means He doesn't have to clear anything with anybody! With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). We have an inheritance waiting for us in heaven, and our salvation is secure because God is shielding it for us. Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. I will rejoice over them and honor them. WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE, for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. In the same way, believers must have the right focus in order to have joy in their multicolored trials. In two Old Testament books - perhaps more than most of the others - we are told, over and over, about the glory of God: Isaiah and Psalms. 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. 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. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. You, God, are my God, Is he God your Father? Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. This means that my trial with depression is used to help believers who have experienced trials that are different from mine. Christ taught the same thing. 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. If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. What other reasons are trials necessary? Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept, of God's glory. That place is His Word. If Satan, who was originally an angel without a sin nature, fell into pridehow much more likely a human who was exalted to write near half of the New Testament? "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." If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer (emphasis mine).2 Corinthians 1:46. What does that mean? 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. 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. 3. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. 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. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. 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. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. Trials help us evaluate our faith. We are edifying one another, and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. If we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. Proud member At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose. 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). 2. This is the straight out truth from me. Why did you lose it? 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. His existence is timeless; He had no beginning, He anticipates no end. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. Let praise bring you up above what you see in the world right now. 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