Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. This is a phenomenal concept. James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. Majesty. We must develop an eternal perspective. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 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. (Psalms 105:3, NIV). earnestly I seek you; 9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. 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. Why had David lost joy in his salvation? The civil servant, for example, does not enjoy independence. She has joy because she has the right focus as she considers this new baby that will be birthed into the world. Or who has been his counsellor Who has ever given to God, that God should repay Him? This relationship will carry you and give you joy. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. when David sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. This is Deut. What we do today will affect our eternity. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. 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. They fell away from God, they complained about God, and they were divided. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. 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. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. (Psalms 113:4, NIV). He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. 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. 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. But we see this reality throughout the Scripture. This is personal now. In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept, of God's glory. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!" (1 Chro. A strong personality. It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. 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. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). 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). In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Those who are faithfulmeaning that they didnt quit, meaning that they continued to trust in God and honor him in the midst of trialswill be richly rewarded. 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. 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. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. David writes in Psalm 142:4b-7, no one cares for my soul. 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. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. Look at the life of any truly godly man or woman, and you will see that godliness has always been marked by trials. All rights reserved. in a dry and parched land Jesus is a descendant of David. You work and sweat and put forth effort; then when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. BUT NOW - at the end of all this analysis and argument and affirmation -- THERE IS ADORATION! 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. Instead, it redirects our focus on who God is. Study the prayers of the Bible. 14 Dressed only in a linen ephod, he began to dance before the LORD with great enthusiasm. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? Maybe we have been in a bad marriage or dealing with a difficult boss or some type of persecution. In Esther 3, we are introduced to an evil man, Hamanwho is a type of the anti-Christ to come. Let me suggest four ways we praise God: 1. In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). All this will enable you, in a special way, to be able to minister to others. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? For the believer, the great thing about trials is that Christ goes through them with us and in the trial we can experience deep intimacy. David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. 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. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. Fueled by loads of coffee, I'm passionate about helping and encouraging you along this journey, too! Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. We have an inheritance waiting for us in heaven, and our salvation is secure because God is shielding it for us. To help support this ministry, we gratefully accept non-tax deductible donations. 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. It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. 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. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. Conclusion: David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. It is not just about getting to heaven. But to the extent we are able to entertain the concept - God is eternal; He is "from everlasting to everlasting." Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. When I cry for help, you will answer. We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 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. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. Trials help us evaluate our faith. It means He is the Judge of all the earth, and what He decides is - by definition - RIGHTEOUS, and TRUE and GOOD and FAIR. All rights reserved. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). It was not as strong or valuable. Focus on eternity; trials are brief in comparison to eternity. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. For eleven chapters Paul has been giving his comprehensive account of the gospel. 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). Chapter 15 of 2 Samuel reports of the national rebellion of King David headed by his own son. Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. 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). Is he God your Provider? My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. Judas didnt have genuine faith. I dont come from a completely reformed background. 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. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. 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! In this passage, faith is both compared and contrasted with gold. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. 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. The contrast is that true faith is more precious than gold in that it never perishes. Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. How do we know if we have genuine faith? When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. Confession of God's Promises - The basis of our authority in prayer is the word of God. Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. There is often a bonding that happens with others while going through hardship together. I cannot help but think about Jacob and Rachel. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. 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! Whats the secret for a Christian to have joy while suffering through bankruptcy, cancer or even a lost child? They both denied Christ when they were tested through the trial. THINGS HAPPEN THAT WE TAKE NO PLEASURE IN. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. Want to explore further how God is by your side through it all? King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. David wrote Psalm 18 and sang it to the Lord "in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul" (superscription). Judas denied Christ and never returned. 1:7). I am not really praising God until I decide to follow all His instructions. 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, Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all." Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. My morning, my afternoon, my night. Peter says there is more. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. This is common in the world. Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . Verse Concepts. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. It absolutely works! As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. 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. Why is that? Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. 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. 3:23). When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? Charles Spurgeon, who was called the Prince of Preachers, used to struggle with depression that was so bad at times he couldnt leave his bed for weeks. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. 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. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? I will reward those who have faith in the midst of their trials. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." But thats not it. I understand. 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. . Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 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. What is this about? How can this bring joy? I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. The question of God hiding his face goes deeper than merely being forgotten. 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. Peter says this is not true for the believer; though the believer may die, we are being sheilded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (v. 5). 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. (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:35. Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. Paul was a very zealous man. Interpretation Question: Why would some trials be necessary and in what ways? Does it draw you closer to God, closer to his Word and closer to the people of God? By Warren E. Berkley From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. It's that simple. This was something shameful in that culture. Sovereignty. it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. Power. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose. my whole being longs for you, With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). 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). O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. (Isaiah 24:23, NIV). Let me explain through the illustration of Paul and his thorn in the flesh. 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? When we view our trials in comparison to eternity, then they become light and momentary. Is he God your Healer? Many of us have lost our joy because we have sinned by losing the right focus. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. When shall I come and appear before God? He was the envy of all his friends and business associates. Amen. 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. O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. are - This is taking place right this minute. God is the one who gives you faith (Ephesians 2:89), and he is the one who keeps it. So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE GLORY FOR EVER! Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Proud member Next, he says the trials are only for a little while. Now for some of us who have been going through a difficult situation for six months, a year, or ten years, the timing may not feel short at all. Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). 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. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.1 Peter 1:69. We praise God in song. It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. God - Who is God to you at this very moment? David praises God for the truth of his word 4. Praise in the Midst of Trouble. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. In the same way, trials are necessary in order to prove the reality of ones faith. There are many people in this life who never receive their natural inheritance. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. We can focus on our inheritance and security in heaven. He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. If we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. Listen to what John said about those who were in the church but left the church of Ephesus to follow the Gnostic cults. Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. Paul says the same thing in other texts, look at 1 Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. God says, Thats what Im looking for. Ownership. And You have put to shame those who hate us. It was never true faith. Chapter 69. David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 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. 1:1-4). What does Peter mean? The word proved is used of testing metals through fire. 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