Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. Why is that? Judas denied Christ and never returned. my whole being longs for you, Go back to your first love. Whats the secret for a Christian to have joy while suffering through bankruptcy, cancer or even a lost child? David's Prayer 10 David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, "Praise be to you, LORD, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Remember that God is surrounding you! Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually Heb 13:15. This is where he prepares his counselors. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. 1:23). So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. I stand at the door and knock. How do we bless, or praise God? My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless his holy name!Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits,who forgives all your iniquity,who heals all your diseases,who redeems your life from the pit,who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,who satisfies you with goodso that your youth is renewed like the eagles.The Lord works righteousnessand justice for all who are oppressed. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the . Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Israel's King David knew how to give thanks in the midst of trouble, writing, "I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds" ( Psalm 9:1 ). Paul did. Our Father knows whats best as well. Paul said something similar in 2 Corinthians 4:1718: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. Trials only last for a little while in comparison to our eternal salvation. That is similar to genuine faith. Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? These praises are not always after victory. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. What I say next is absolute. The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. 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. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us (emphasis mine).1 John 2:19, He doesnt say they lost their salvation or lost faith. She has joy because she has the right focus as she considers this new baby that will be birthed into the world. 6:46). Through Song. He raises a rhetorical question, Who has known the mind of the Lord? 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." 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. 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. 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. Colossians 2:12 says -- "having been buried with him in baptism, and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead." Was it a voice of complaint? King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. The word proved is used of testing metals through fire. The civil servant, for example, does not enjoy independence. In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) This website uses cookies to improve your experience. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. 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? 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me . We rejoice in our undefiled inheritance. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. We are edifying one another, and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. They cannot think, honor or edify one another. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (emphasis mine). In the Mosaic dispensation and during the United Kingdom period, any good victory achieved by the Army of Israel was attributed to God. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. 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. Fueled by loads of coffee, I'm passionate about helping and encouraging you along this journey, too! They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. 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. God has chosen not reveal it. In two Old Testament books - perhaps more than most of the others - we are told, over and over, about the glory of God: Isaiah and Psalms. For eleven chapters Paul has been giving his comprehensive account of the gospel. 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." There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. We through the gospel have access to God's Power -- when faith prompts us to obey Christ in baptism, THE POWER OF GOD LIFTS US FROM SIN. Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. 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. David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. 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). 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! What other reasons can we rejoice in trials? 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. 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. Second Corinthians 12:7 says: To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me (emphasis mine). When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.1 Corinthians 11:3032. 14 Dressed only in a linen ephod, he began to dance before the LORD with great enthusiasm. Is he God your Provider? It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. This is a wonder. The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. 10:1). Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. (Romans 15:11, NIV). My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. I am not really praising God until I decide to follow all His instructions. If you are the temple of God, that same joy you get when praising God in Church can come while praising God anywhere. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. 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. Now why would these trials be necessary 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. Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). By Warren E. Berkley From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. Christ said, I will never leave you nor forsake you (Matt 28:20). PRAISE GOD because He is your God! All rights reserved. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. 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. How do we know if we have genuine faith? We are creatures of time here on earth - He is timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." There is a certain pain about life here on the earth and all the unpleasant things we encounter. What is this about? Are you in a place that feels dry and perhaps a bit hopeless? Feel free to take just a sentence or small portion of the verse to focus on each day. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. Focus on your faith; trials prove the genuineness of our faith. Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and ritualistically. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. 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. 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. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Heb 12:11). Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Praise God that He shows us how prevention is always better and less stressful than a curative measure. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. Many people are only thinking about tomorrow or focusing on the next immediate milestone: graduation, marriage or retirement, but that view is too shortsighted. All rights reserved. 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. We praise God in song. "And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you" ( 1 Pet 1:4 ). 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). Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. The contrast is that true faith is more precious than gold in that it never perishes. The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. Application Question: What are some ways we can focus on our faith in trials in order to keep our joy? Psalm 138-141King James Version. They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." Paul was a very zealous man. Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. I dont come from a completely reformed background. David praises God for the truth of his word 4. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. Start somewhere. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? But eventually - analysis and argument must give way to adoration. We see evidence of this with David. 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 can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. Look at the life of any truly godly man or woman, and you will see that godliness has always been marked by trials. 3. While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. 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. Ownership. 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. These have come so that your faithof greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by firemay be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:7. Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. There is a harvest for those who have been trained by pain. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. But thats not it. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." 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. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. Psalm 149:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all." ). Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. I have found many young Christians that have lost joy or even fallen into spiritual depression, thinking they had sinned in such a way that they had lost their salvation. Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? But we see this reality throughout the Scripture. 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. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. 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. 118:15). Chapter 15 of 2 Samuel reports of the national rebellion of King David headed by his own son. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. The power of praise in times of trouble is that His joy bubbles up inside of you and covers you in peace. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. 1:1-4). my - Mine. How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. My defender, my path, my victory. The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. We are educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find analysis and argument and affirmation. The victory they enjoyed - was victory God granted to them. These praises are not always after victory. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? I will rejoice over them and honor them. It is false faith. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? Chapter 69. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me.You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit.Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name. 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. We must develop an eternal view in order to have joy in the midst of our trials. 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. Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. We can focus on our inheritance and security in heaven. Conclusion: David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. In fact, God is preserving this inheritance, keeping it from decay or being stolen, even right now. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and . In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. Why is that? earnestly I seek you; Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). 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 . They were abusing the Lords Supper, and God brought weakness, sickness, and even death on them. True faith will last in the face of trials. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. What we do today will affect our eternity. (Psa. Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. Expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has chosen to use in the hard times doesn #. 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