Is he God your Protector? Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). 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. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. 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. Maybe that is why God touched Jacobs thigh and caused him to limp after wrestling with God and prevailing. His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). Gold is one of the most precious metals because it is one of the most imperishable. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. 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. _________________________________________________. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. Matthew (164). How many of us are missing joy in our trials? Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? God - GOD. 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). Let me explain through the illustration of Paul and his thorn in the flesh. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually Heb 13:15. 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. The next thing David said is, an acknowledgment of the ETERNITY OF GOD. And - God "did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline," (2 Tim. 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. In fact, they have lost their first love like the Ephesians. (Romans 15:11, NIV). Whats the secret for a Christian to have joy while suffering through bankruptcy, cancer or even a lost child? 3. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. When shall I come and appear before God? He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). 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. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. There are many people in this life who never receive their natural inheritance. 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. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. They will be memorialized even as Job was. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. I will rejoice over them and honor them. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. The victory they enjoyed - was victory God granted to them. 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. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? 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. We praise God in prayer. Are you in a place that feels dry and perhaps a bit hopeless? Confession of God's Promises - The basis of our authority in prayer is the word of God. So you find statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. 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. 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. The question of God hiding his face goes deeper than merely being forgotten. Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. 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. Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. 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. God has chosen not reveal it. Go back to your first love. 6:9). Application Question: What are common responses to suffering? Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. 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! You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. There is often a bonding that happens with others while going through hardship together. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. Trials to our faith, are like fire to a precious metalthe fire tests the genuineness of it. 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. Why had David lost joy in his salvation? Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. No, they were never saved. 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. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. 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). Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. ). Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation - and inspired by the sovereignty of God. True faith is ultimately indestructible because God keeps it by his power. (Isaiah 24:23, NIV). That is similar to genuine faith. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. . What is the secret to joy in trials? All rights reserved. Concepts and Connections. Here is a question: does simply going through a trial warrant reward in heaven? This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. Application Question: In what ways should the prospect of future reward and glory encourage us as we face trials? Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. It may be personal sin, as with David. Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. My defender, my path, my victory. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. Listen to what he said: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. where there is no water. 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 1:67. I am not really praising God until I decide to follow all His instructions. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. How do we bless, or praise God? And You have put to shame those who hate us. The thrust of David's words are - God is worthy of our praise, our worship and obedience and He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. But thats not it. 9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. It touches your heart to remember that God has saved you in the past with his son Jesus. Trials help us evaluate our faith. Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept, of God's glory. Listen to what he says in the previous verses. And the God of peace will be with you.Philippians 4:89. Peter says there is more. James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. Read More. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. 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 the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. Paul was a very zealous man. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. (Psalms 115:1, NIV). When we speak of God - His rule, His authority and supremacy, HE ENJOYS AND EXERCISES AUTHORITY INDEPENDENT OF ANYBODY ELSE !! It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. Therefore, we can have joy. This is a wonder. 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. 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. 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. 3:23). Trials only last for a little while in comparison to our eternal salvation. Seek Truth in Scripture. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all." Praising God in the Storm Sermon This Praising God in the Storm Sermon by Traci Morin help you learn the purpose and how to die more to self in suffering. Because your love is better than life,my lips will glorify you.I will praise you as long as I live,and in your name I will lift up my hands. It was never true faith. This is like a mountain climber. 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 . When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. Majesty. His faith was not real, and the trial was meant to demonstrate that. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). It absolutely works! The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. Likewise, Psalms 117:2 - "For great is His love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;save me and I will be saved,for you are the one I praise. I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. When I cry for help, you will answer. Let us hear that this inheritance is not only heavenly, but it will be earthly. Conclusion: David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. What other reasons are trials necessary? O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. It relates to my feelings and truths. It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. 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. Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). It proves to us and others that we are part of the kingdom of God (Philip 1:28, 29). In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) This was something shameful in that culture. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. What we do today will affect our eternity. Below are 20 verses of praise to help you get started. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? Was it a voice of complaint? Are you facing battles in your life? When we view our trials in comparison to eternity, then they become light and momentary. Victory. For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? My plans, my purpose, my schedule. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. I stand at the door and knock. 1:1-4). With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. This happened to the church of Ephesus, and it is common for us. Start somewhere. Paul in fact lived it. 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). I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, (Psa. Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? Salem Media Group. Amen. 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