To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted . King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;save me and I will be saved,for you are the one I praise. Peter saw them as little in comparison to the glories of eternity, and so must we. Praise the. In this passage, faith is both compared and contrasted with gold. 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. 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 . I will rejoice over them and honor them. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. Chapter 69. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. In fact, true faith is indestructible. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. This is the straight out truth from me. If it melts early, it is not real. 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? (Psalms 105:3, NIV). Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. The metallurgist will put it in the fire and see at what temperature it melts. The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Heb 12:11). 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 . One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. It touches your heart to remember that God has saved you in the past with his son Jesus. 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. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. 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). Trials to our faith, are like fire to a precious metalthe fire tests the genuineness of it. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. However, those who are not trained by it often develop strongholds. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Seek Truth in Scripture. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. 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. 8:6, " the
Lord gave David victory wherever he went." It was beautiful, but when they put it into fire, they found out it wasnt. He was the envy of all his friends and business associates. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. 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. In what way is this temporary? In the same way, trials are necessary in order to prove the reality of ones faith. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. Trials can create a tremendous intimacy. I dont come from a completely reformed background. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but
throughout his life. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. The Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart. Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. 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. Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. "And the glory of the LORD
will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. I thirst for you, We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. 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. 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. In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. 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. GOD! 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. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it (emphasis mine). It is simple - praise to God reminds you that you are not alone. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. The power of praise in times of trouble is that His joy bubbles up inside of you and covers you in peace. 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. 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. 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." If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love (emphasis mine), just as I have obeyed my Fathers commands and remain in his love (John 15:10). 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. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. What is this about? When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. 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." When David was in trouble, suffering and running from
enemies he had these thoughts of God. 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. 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. For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. Here I am! They both denied Christ when they were tested through the trial. 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. Trials only last for a little while in comparison to our eternal salvation. Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. Are you faithfully seeking him in the midst of your trial? Lean on the words of others until you find your own. Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this
concept of ETERNITY. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. Against the wrath.-- Or perhaps, upon the wrath. We see evidence of this with David. True faith is ultimately indestructible because God keeps it by his power. 41 Bible Verses about God Saving From Enemies. 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. In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his
glory above the heavens. He celebrates the profound riches of the wisdom and
knowledge of God. Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit. We praise God in prayer. DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING:
Greatness. Now this is something that only those who understand the reality that God is keeping the salvation of every believer can truly rejoice in. He raises a rhetorical question, Who has known the mind of the Lord? When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made
mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. 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. "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." Ephesians 1:3 says we have every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. 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. 7. Want to explore further how God is by your side through it all? How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. 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). Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. 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 we speak of God - His rule, His authority and supremacy, HE ENJOYS AND
EXERCISES AUTHORITY INDEPENDENT OF ANYBODY ELSE !! It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. 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. my whole being longs for you, As he speaks of the futility and darkness and
ignorance of idolatry he says they exchanged the glory of God for images made to
look like man and animals (Rom. Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. Let us remember, how Jesus responded to those who professed salvation in Matt 7:23; he says, I never knew you. They were not saved and lost it. 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . Look at the life of any truly godly man or woman, and you will see that godliness has always been marked by trials. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE
GLORY FOR EVER! This means that my trial with depression is used to help believers who have experienced trials that are different from mine. Let's step forward together and learn practical ways to live into God's possible! Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and
ritualistically. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). Look at what Paul says: That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. in a dry and parched land Confession of God's Promises - The basis of our authority in prayer is the word of God. O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. That secures a freedom from distraction and instills a confidence to proceed in prayer as the Holy Spirit leads. 6. They fell away from God, they complained about God, and they were divided. David says, "In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. No, they were never saved. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. Listen, if you are truly born again, you are kept by Gods power until the coming of salvation which will be revealed at the coming of Christ (1 Pet 1:5) and not the power of your faith. That is one of the blessings of trials; it proves our faith, whether it is real or not. Next . He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. Does it draw you closer to God, closer to his Word and closer to the people of God? 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. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. 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. I will extol theLordat all times;his praise will always be on my lips.I will gloryin theLord;let the afflicted hear and rejoice.Glorify theLordwith me;let us exalthis name together.I sought theLord,and he answered me;he deliveredme from all my fears. It melted at a lower temperature. Go back to your first love. This chapter relates how largely and liberally David, besides what he had before done, and his princes, offered towards defraying the expenses of building the temple, 1Ch 29:1-8 and the joy and thankfulness that he and his people expressed on that account, attended with prayers for Solomon, and offering sacrifices unto the Lord, 1Ch 29:9-21 and the chapter is closed, and so the book, with an account of the second unction of Solomon, the placing him on the throne, and the submission of all ranks of men unto him, and of the death of David, 1Ch 29:22-30. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. Let us hear that this inheritance is not only heavenly, but it will be earthly. Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). He has brought us back to the basics. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. Chapter 15 of 2 Samuel reports of the national rebellion of King David headed by his own son. Judas didnt have genuine faith. He directed me to research Psalm 63 and it's history. Peter says there is more. See, true faith, unlike gold, is imperishable. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible
where men and women prayed. 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). They were abusing the Lords Supper, and God brought weakness, sickness, and even death on them. I am talking to God, and he is listening. 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. 1:16). Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. This is a phenomenal concept. Listen to what he says in the previous verses. Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. We must develop an eternal view in order to have joy in the midst of our trials. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. 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. It is this way with any good father. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? This is not true faith. You'll find great expressions of reverence and honor
for God. ). This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) His Word has reached our hearts
and had the intended influence. 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. Let praise bring you up above what you see in the world right now. To help support this ministry, we gratefully accept non-tax deductible donations. 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. (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. God can
help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. God - GOD. it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. Or, does it pull you away from him, his people, and his will for your life? Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. That means He doesn't have to clear anything
with anybody! (Matthew 5:16, NIV). WE PRAISE GOD IN PRAYER
when we follow Jesus instruction, and express our adoration for Him -- "Hallowed
be Thy Name," (Matt. God says, Thats what Im looking for. My comfort, my peace, my strength. What does that mean? Why had David lost joy in his salvation? Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. 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). See, this person was in the church, heard the Word of God, and he responded with joy. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. He never changes. 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'." God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. Feel free to take just a sentence or small portion of the verse to focus on each day. (Psa. Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. Paul did. 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. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. All rights reserved. Why is that? My everything. 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. It took me to several chapters of 2 Samuel. In Romans one Paul
is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in
particular, the Gentiles. As you may know, reformed people see the major theme of Scripture as redemption, and therefore, in many of their sermons they come back to the gospel because they see everything connected to the gospel. I'm just an ordinary girl following an extraordinary God, learning to seek God's possible in this world of impossible. Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. Study the prayers of the Bible. 57:5-6). So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. 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. We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. Psalm 149:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes. They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. He doesnt waste anything. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. For what son is not disciplined by his father (Heb 12:7)? He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. It was not as strong or valuable. In the situation of the Corinthians, this included weakness, sickness, and even death. Begin with a Bible verse of praise, a pre-written prayer, or even a worship song. 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. You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. Its one of the ways we can tell if its genuine. Maybe we have been in a bad marriage or dealing with a difficult boss or some type of persecution. Gold is one of the most precious metals because it is one of the most imperishable. And You have put to shame those who hate us. When we view our trials in comparison to eternity, then they become light and momentary. The contrast is that true faith is more precious than gold in that it never perishes. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. 118:15). What was David's reaction to all of his troubles? Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. It's that simple. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. What I say next is absolute. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. 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). No, its how we go through the trial. is their focus on the gospel as well. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. Verse Concepts. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). But there is another way to go through trials. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. 48:10). Christ taught the same thing. It proves to us and others that we are part of the kingdom of God (Philip 1:28, 29). I will reward those who have faith in the midst of their trials. 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. 1. We praise God in song. I feel like Peter is doing that herehe brings us back to the gospel; he brings us back to our salvation. David writes in Psalm 142:4b-7, no one cares for my soul. I stand at the door and knock. 6:46). It may be personal sin, as with David. We have experienced the new birth. All rights reserved. What does Peter mean? In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. Conclusion:
David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people
about God. He recounts God's majesty, power, mercy, faithfulness, and covenant that David's descendants would reign as kings forever. These cookies do not store any personal information. Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. When it says the trials have come so that our faith may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed, this seems to be referring to the reality that God will praise you, glorify you, and honor you for your faithfulness in going through trials. His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. 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). This is the type of view Christians must develop on the earth. We cannot contain our adoration for Him! This is really happening. He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. 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. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. But we see this reality throughout the Scripture. That place is His Word. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. 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. Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). How can we have joy in the midst of trials? Concepts and Connections. All rights reserved. I cannot help but think about Jacob and Rachel. Death is the ultimate way to turn someone from sin. THINGS HAPPEN THAT WE TAKE NO PLEASURE IN. True faith will last in the face of trials. His law may not seem
good or fair to men - - but God is God; He is the Judge of all the earth; His
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