He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. This is Deut. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. 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. "Save me, O God!": This psalm attributed to David is a cry of despair to the Lord when he was being afflicted by enemies that seemed to surround him at all times. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He recounts God's majesty, power, mercy, faithfulness, and covenant that David's descendants would reign as kings forever. Ownership. Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. God can
help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. 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. In what way is this temporary? 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). 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? We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. 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. We are
educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find
analysis and argument and affirmation. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and . Proud member How do we bless, or praise God? Hi, I'm Kathryn! Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. Why should believers have joy in their trials according to 1 Peter 1:3-5? He also called these suffering saints to focus on it as well. 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. 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." He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. 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. 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. 9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". Now why would these trials be necessary for us? It is very possible for Christians to lose the joy of their salvation. It may be personal sin, as with David. While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. My morning, my afternoon, my night. Many people are only thinking about tomorrow or focusing on the next immediate milestone: graduation, marriage or retirement, but that view is too shortsighted. My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. 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. Is he God your Protector? The drama intensifies. Amen. 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. 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'." When David was confronted by Nathan about
his sin and as repentance worked inside of David and bore fruit, he had these
thoughts of God. Every time I worship God I need to be mindful of His greatness. 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.. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great 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." What does that mean? 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 . What is this about? We rejoice in our undefiled inheritance. My defender, my path, my victory. One of the reasons we can rejoice in trials is because it proves the genuiness of our faith. Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. 118:15). Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? All rights reserved. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. Typically, we honor those who are successful and do great things. In order that he would not become proud, God humbled him through a demonic affliction. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? Seek Truth in Scripture. They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. The first 21 verses are a cry to the Lord, laying out the problem that David finds . My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole
assembly " What does this mean? For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. Focus on your faith; trials prove the genuineness of our faith. God Saving From Enemies. We cannot contain our adoration for Him! We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. It tells your eyes that despite what you may see - you have a Creator. 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). How do you respond to trials? 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. Confession of God's Promises - The basis of our authority in prayer is the word of God. Praise the. Is he God your Father? 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). It is harder for them to love, harder for them to forgive, or harder for them to have peace. Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. But thats not it. Judas denied Christ and never returned. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. It's that simple. He writes to encourage them. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. What we do today will affect our eternity. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. Is he God your Provider? He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. "And he will call out to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.' We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. 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. If it melts early, it is not real. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. We are edifying one another,
and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. What must we do if we have lost it? GOD! 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. 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. And the God of peace will be with you.Philippians 4:89. He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. Paul says not only is he in total control, but he is specifically controlling the temperature gauge on every trial. The power of praise in times of trouble is that His joy bubbles up inside of you and covers you in peace. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. 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). Trials to our faith, are like fire to a precious metalthe fire tests the genuineness of it. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. By Warren E. Berkley
From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. That is similar to genuine faith. But that's not it. These praises are not always after victory. Look at what Paul said about his trials in 2 Corinthians 6:10: Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything (emphasis mine). - God says in Psalm 50:23. It is this way with any good father. It will become drudgery. are - This is taking place right this minute. David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. The next thing David said is, an
acknowledgment of the
ETERNITY OF GOD. His Word has reached our hearts
and had the intended influence. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. When this happens, the secret is to refocus on your relationship with him. Listen to what David said about his experience with discipline: Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word (Ps 119:67). We are creatures of time here on earth - He is
timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." Verse Concepts. Christ taught the same thing. My comfort, my peace, my strength. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. But there is another way to go through trials. To help support this ministry, we gratefully accept non-tax deductible donations. How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? Through Song. Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. BUT NOW - at the end of all this analysis
and argument and affirmation -- THERE IS ADORATION! 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. Christ said, I will never leave you nor forsake you (Matt 28:20). How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. David writes in Psalm 142:4b-7, no one cares for my soul. Maybe they realized following Christ would mean being different, or as with the people in Asia Minor, it meant being persecuted for their faith. 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.. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. 3. and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit. of When shall I come and appear before God? If we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. Are you facing battles in your life? God has chosen not reveal it. Now there are those who struggle with this and say, What about trials that come from Satan or my own failure? Yes, God is in control of those trials as well. Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? He doesnt waste anything. His existence is timeless; He had no
beginning, He anticipates no end. 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. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. (Romans 15:11, NIV). Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. 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. Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. In Esther 3, we are introduced to an evil man, Hamanwho is a type of the anti-Christ to come. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. When the struggles begin to close in, you may find yourself without the words to pray, unable to find those words of prayer and praise. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Our Father knows whats best as well. 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. 2. Does it draw you closer to God, closer to his Word and closer to the people of God? They will be memorialized even as Job was. Jesus is a descendant of David. This is like a mountain climber. See, this person was in the church, heard the Word of God, and he responded with joy. 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. This is the straight out truth from me. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). 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. This is common in the world. 8:6, " the
Lord gave David victory wherever he went." With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). 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). This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. 14 Dressed only in a linen ephod, he began to dance before the LORD with great enthusiasm. (Psalms 115:1,
NIV). _________________________________________________. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. Some exercise authority in some way - but they do not exercise
authority independently. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 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 . Listen to what Christ said to the church of Ephesus in Revelations 2:2-4: I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Paul did. 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. We see the man Job, memorialized in Scripture for his faithfulness in going through trials. He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can't confirm it. When I cry for help, you will answer. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This is a phenomenal concept. It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. Conclusion:
David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people
about God. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. 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. Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). Its also about the role we will play once we are there. 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. In this passage, the writer says to endure hardship as disciplineGod is treating you as sons. 1:16). (Psa. 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. (2) We must regain our focus on Christ and the inheritance that he is bringing at his revelation. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. Why did you lose it? (Lk. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from
enemies he had these thoughts of God. 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. Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. Therefore, we can have joy. David says, "In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. I will rejoice over them and honor them. See when Paul was looking at his troubles being momentary (v. 17), it was in comparison to the coming glory, which would be eternal (v. 17, 18). Why is that? My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. However, those who are not trained by it often develop strongholds. 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. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. How can we better strive to keep it? Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. 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. In fact, true faith is indestructible. David praises the Lord for delivering him from the Philistines, and he invites others to join him in singing joyfully to the Lord. You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. Begin with a Bible verse of praise, a pre-written prayer, or even a worship song. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. This life is not just about our future career, marriage, or retirement. Glory. This means that my trial with depression is used to help believers who have experienced trials that are different from mine. What does Peter mean? Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me (Rev 3:20). In fact, God is preserving this inheritance, keeping it from decay or being stolen, even right now. Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but
that authority is a function of God's order for the home. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. Matthew (164). What is the secret to joy in trials? Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? 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). 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. 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. However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. What other reasons are trials necessary? Read More. Majesty. A city missionary, stumbling through the dirt of a dark entry, heard a voice say, "Who's there, Honey?" Striking a match, he caught a vision of earthly want and suffering, of saintly trust and peace, "cut in ebony"calm, appealing . 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). 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. It seems to be the same argument used by Peter, since he has just talked about our heavenly inheritance. Peter says it is possible for these believers to have both great joy and grief in the midst of their trials. Whatever Pauls trial, it was given to him because of the surpassing great revelations he had received from God. Here is a question: does simply going through a trial warrant reward in heaven? Maybe that is why God touched Jacobs thigh and caused him to limp after wrestling with God and prevailing. What was David's reaction to all of his troubles? (Isaiah 24:23, NIV). That place is His Word. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. But to the extent we are able to entertain the concept - God is eternal; He is
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