Application Question: What are some ways we can focus on our faith in trials in order to keep our joy? Go back to your first love. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? Hi, I'm Kathryn! That means He doesn't have to clear anything with anybody! We are educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find analysis and argument and affirmation. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). They will be memorialized even as Job was. (Psalms 115:1, NIV). Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). Wow! Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. 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). Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. Paul says the same thing in other texts, look at 1 Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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. 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. We must have an eternal view. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. How do you respond to trials? God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. (Isaiah 24:23, NIV). Amen. 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. What we do today will affect our eternity. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. God - GOD. Glory. Power. Today, how do Christians do this? it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. This is a phenomenal concept. They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." Read More. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. In order that he would not become proud, God humbled him through a demonic affliction. 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." Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. 10:1). Living through a stormy season? Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. He says you may have had to. This can be translated if necessary as in the ESV or if need be as seen in the KJV. We see evidence of this with David. I'm just an ordinary girl following an extraordinary God, learning to seek God's possible in this world of impossible. 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. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting: "Hallelujah! Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 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. In many of our churches, we call people to faith saying that if you come to Christ, you will be able to hit homeruns, you will be able to make straight As, you will never be sick, and you will be wealthy. Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. It is not just about getting to heaven. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. 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. Genesis 29:20 says: So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her (emphasis mine). Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Listen to what John said about those who were in the church but left the church of Ephesus to follow the Gnostic cults. 41 Bible Verses about God Saving From Enemies. I will also praise you with the harpfor your faithfulness, O my God;I will sing praises to you with the lyre,O Holy One of Israel.My lips will shout for joy,when I sing praises to you;my soul also, which you have redeemed.And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long,for they have been put to shame and disappointedwho sought to do me hurt. They both denied Christ when they were tested through the trial. Interpretation Question: Why would some trials be necessary and in what ways? In the Parable of the Minas, listen again to what the master told the servant who used his minas well: The first one came and said, Sir, your mina has earned ten more. Well done, my good servant! his master replied. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. 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. where there is no water. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). Its one of the ways we can tell if its genuine. No, its how we go through the trial. Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. Sovereignty. 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. 4. No! God is the one who gives you faith (Ephesians 2:89), and he is the one who keeps it. Whats the secret for a Christian to have joy while suffering through bankruptcy, cancer or even a lost child? I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. Maybe they were believing God for healing, and it didnt happen. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Listen to what Hebrews says: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. (Romans 15:11, NIV). They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. 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'." 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). Look at what Paul says: That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 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. He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. 7. 1:23). This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. "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." Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Focus on your faith; trials prove the genuineness of our faith. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? 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). I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. 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. Our Father knows whats best as well. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. Some exercise authority in some way - but they do not exercise authority independently. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. This means that my trial with depression is used to help believers who have experienced trials that are different from mine. 3 who forgives all your sins. (Matthew 5:16, NIV). Trust in the Lord and do good; I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. It brings joy because it is in the midst of the trial that we see Christ and know him more. I stand at the door and knock. 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. These praises are not always after victory. Does it draw you closer to God, closer to his Word and closer to the people of God? But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. Turn your eyes to him and allow him to surround you with his love and strength. 1:7). Preventer of Mistakes - Watch and pray that you enter not in to temptation. It was never true faith. The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. (2) We must regain our focus on Christ and the inheritance that he is bringing at his revelation. 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. Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;save me and I will be saved,for you are the one I praise. Power belongs to God. Every time I worship God I need to be mindful of His greatness. Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. (Psalms 105:3, NIV). A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. "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." After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. 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. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! 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. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. 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. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? My comfort, my peace, my strength. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. Big Question: What does Peter teach as secrets to joy in the midst of trials? It seems to be the same argument used by Peter, since he has just talked about our heavenly inheritance. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. is their focus on the gospel as well. My everything. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. What is this about? You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. Is he God your Protector? You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. All rights reserved. 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. This is really happening. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. However, those who are not trained by it often develop strongholds. He never changes. 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. He celebrates the profound riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God. James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. Let me suggest four ways we praise God: 1. 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. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. The metallurgist will put it in the fire and see at what temperature it melts. 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. Why? Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. 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! We rejoice in our undefiled inheritance. 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. Verse Concepts. It is this way with any good father. It melted at a lower temperature. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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). Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). my - Mine. How he served on earth affected his future servicethe service he would do for the rest of his life. When I dont have the words to pray, I turn to Bible verses about praising God and use those to pray through Gods Word. 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). Or who has been his counsellor Who has ever given to God, that God should repay Him? In the midst of his anguish, the psalmist (Ethan) begins his prayer with praise and worship. You, God, are my God, 6:46). How can we have joy in the midst of trials? 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. 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). He is near to the brokenhearted ( Psalm 34:18 ). King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. 6:9). Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? All rights reserved. Let's step forward together and learn practical ways to live into God's possible! All rights reserved. Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. This was something shameful in that culture. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and ritualistically. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation - and inspired by the sovereignty of God. In the same way, trials are necessary in order to prove the reality of ones faith. 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. How can we live this type of Christian life in the various multicolored trials we go through? My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Now this is something that only those who understand the reality that God is keeping the salvation of every believer can truly rejoice in. Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. Jesus said in his high priestly prayer in John 17:22 that the glory he had in heaven has been shared with us. Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. He directed me to research Psalm 63 and it's history. Was it a voice of complaint? Judas didnt have genuine faith. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. It is false faith. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 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. Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. Try meditating on each word in Psalm 63:1 slowly. 3. Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. 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. As I follow the instructions of God and honor the Son, there flows from my life just exactly the kind of influence that will do people good and not evil. This happened to the church of Ephesus, and it is common for us. Though this was originally given in the context of church discipline, we can be sure that this is true whenever Gods people gather together for religious purposes.1 Christ is present wherever his people gather for the purpose of worshiping, honoring, and serving the Lord. Is he God your Provider? We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. Fundamentally we are expressing our praise to God; we are thinking about God, and the things of God; we are honoring the Savior. The book of Hebrews begins with an eloquent, beautiful statement about GOD SPEAKING THROUGH THIS SON (Heb. 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.. This is where he prepares his counselors. For many, when they go through a church split or they were harmed by a church leader, they fall away from the faith and never return. That place is His Word. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. 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 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. This is how I approach it if you need some guidance to start. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. No, they were never saved. They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. 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. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. True faith is ultimately indestructible because God keeps it by his power. Peter says there is more. DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING: Greatness. Praise the Lord!Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heavens!Praise him for his mighty deeds;praise him according to his excellent greatness!Praise him with trumpet sound;praise him with lute and harp!Praise him with tambourine and dance;praise him with strings and pipe!Praise him with sounding cymbals;praise him with loud clashing cymbals!Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!Praise the Lord! Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and . Likewise, Psalms 117:2 - "For great is His love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. 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. Matthew (164). Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . are - This is taking place right this minute. What does that mean? Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). This is like a mountain climber. 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 ). 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