It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. How can we have joy in the midst of trials? 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 ). 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. When David was confronted by Nathan about his sin and as repentance worked inside of David and bore fruit, he had these thoughts of God. God - GOD. I understand. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. He raises a rhetorical question, Who has known the mind of the Lord? Is he God your Father? It may be personal sin, as with David. my whole being longs for you, It was never true faith. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. Today, how do Christians do this? This is common in the world. I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. "Save me, O God!": This psalm attributed to David is a cry of despair to the Lord when he was being afflicted by enemies that seemed to surround him at all times. The drama intensifies. In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. 14 Dressed only in a linen ephod, he began to dance before the LORD with great enthusiasm. It seems to be the same argument used by Peter, since he has just talked about our heavenly inheritance. 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). It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said about trials: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. We are edifying one another, and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. Praise the Lord." Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. 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. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). In the situation of the Corinthians, this included weakness, sickness, and even death. (Lk. Begin with a Bible verse of praise, a pre-written prayer, or even a worship song. 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. when David sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. 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." It will become drudgery. 3. He has brought us back to the basics. But eventually - analysis and argument must give way to adoration. 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. The civil servant, for example, does not enjoy independence. 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. And, it is very much like David's statement in our text --- "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. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. We praise God in prayer. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. Next . Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 118:15). This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? 6. To help support this ministry, we gratefully accept non-tax deductible donations. They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. It relates to my feelings and truths. 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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Verse Concepts. 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. Its because sin has taken away our joy. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. "And he will call out to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.' This is Deut. 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. Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. It's that simple. God can help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. We must have an eternal view. Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Psalm 18:35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. David praises the Lord for delivering him from the Philistines, and he invites others to join him in singing joyfully to the Lord. Ownership. Let me explain through the illustration of Paul and his thorn in the flesh. What other reasons are trials necessary? This is how I approach it if you need some guidance to start. We see the man Job, memorialized in Scripture for his faithfulness in going through trials. My comfort, my peace, my strength. I stand at the door and knock. They will be memorialized even as Job was. That secures a freedom from distraction and instills a confidence to proceed in prayer as the Holy Spirit leads. Application Question: What are common responses to suffering? True faith will last in the face of trials. Was it a voice of complaint? Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. 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. in a dry and parched land We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. Interpretation Question: Why would some trials be necessary and in what ways? When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. 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. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. David writes in Psalm 142:4b-7, no one cares for my soul. "And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. 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. That is similar to genuine faith. Victory. 2. In the modern religious world there are flattering words expressed to the Father and Son, and much talk of praising God but little obedience to give that sentiment meaning. Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 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. Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. Why did you lose it? and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. Now this is something that only those who understand the reality that God is keeping the salvation of every believer can truly rejoice in. Look at the life of any truly godly man or woman, and you will see that godliness has always been marked by trials. Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. It tells your eyes that despite what you may see - you have a Creator. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation - and inspired by the sovereignty of God. This is a wonder. 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 this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. Sovereignty. 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. Likewise, Psalms 117:2 - "For great is His love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. It absolutely works! Paul in fact lived it. Amen. Fueled by loads of coffee, I'm passionate about helping and encouraging you along this journey, too! 41 Bible Verses about God Saving From Enemies. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. True faith is ultimately indestructible because God keeps it by his power. 3:23). He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. Typically, we honor those who are successful and do great things. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? (Psalms 113:4, NIV). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. 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, He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you (emphasis mine).Matthew 5:1112. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. 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? But to the extent we are able to entertain the concept - God is eternal; He is "from everlasting to everlasting." In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but that authority is a function of God's order for the home. So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. 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. . Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? But we see this reality throughout the Scripture. 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. Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. In fact, true faith is indestructible. Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). We praise God in song. If it melts early, it is not real. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. (Psa. He writes to encourage them. 4. 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. King David prayed, "Wealth and honor come from you We give you thanks, and praise your glorious name Everything comes from you" (1 Chronicles 29:12-14, NIV). 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. 1. Christ said, I will never leave you nor forsake you (Matt 28:20). A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. 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. Jesus said in his high priestly prayer in John 17:22 that the glory he had in heaven has been shared with us. See when Paul was looking at his troubles being momentary (v. 17), it was in comparison to the coming glory, which would be eternal (v. 17, 18). It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . In Esther 3, we are introduced to an evil man, Hamanwho is a type of the anti-Christ to come. His faith was not real, and the trial was meant to demonstrate that. 8:6, " the Lord gave David victory wherever he went." We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. What we do today will affect our eternity. We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. God is the one who gives you faith (Ephesians 2:89), and he is the one who keeps it. God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. 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. Does it draw you closer to God, closer to his Word and closer to the people of God? We have an inheritance waiting for us in heaven, and our salvation is secure because God is shielding it for us. Are you facing battles in your life? A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. . Trials help us evaluate our faith. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE GLORY FOR EVER! 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. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. Gold is one of the most precious metals because it is one of the most imperishable. 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. This is the straight out truth from me. 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! How do you respond to trials? In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 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. Read More. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). These praises are not always after victory. The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. Whatever Pauls trial, it was given to him because of the surpassing great revelations he had received from God. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. You work and sweat and put forth effort; then when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. God has chosen not reveal it. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. The metallurgist will put it in the fire and see at what temperature it melts. Judas denied Christ and never returned. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting: "Hallelujah! 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Many people are only thinking about tomorrow or focusing on the next immediate milestone: graduation, marriage or retirement, but that view is too shortsighted. In the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. The heavens are our inheritance, and the earth will one day be as well, yet so many of us walk around in sadness, anger, and depression. _________________________________________________. Praise in the Midst of Trouble. Maybe we have been in a bad marriage or dealing with a difficult boss or some type of persecution. 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. And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. Maybe they realized following Christ would mean being different, or as with the people in Asia Minor, it meant being persecuted for their faith. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. 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. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. When I cry for help, you will answer. 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. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. 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. There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and ritualistically. . 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . Peter says there is more. David begins this stirring and prayerful statement by praising the name of God; in another place he wrote: "According to Your Name, O God, so is Your praise to the ends of the earth," (Psa. He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. No, this is about being so impressed by the character of God, so influenced by His marvelous attributes, we have to say something; we are compelled by the sheer power and majesty of the Lord to bless Him, or praise His name. 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). How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Trials can create a tremendous intimacy. 3. 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 . 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." When Paul describes what sin is, he says - when we sin, we fall short of the glory of God; one translation says, we fail to glorify God --- Rom. How do we bless, or praise God? You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. This is about David speaking well of God; David is expressing adoration and respect to God. This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. This is not true faith. Psalm 37:3. 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." 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. How can this bring joy? 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 the Surrounded Devotional 14 days of exploring how God is with you in the storm and learning how to fight your battles by praising God. Application Question: What are some ways we can focus on our faith in trials in order to keep our joy? David praises God for the truth of his word 4. 10:1). 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