But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. What does that mean? Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. They have authority, but not sovereignty! My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? These praises are not always after victory. I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). God says, Thats what Im looking for. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. Unless otherwise noted, the primary Scriptures used are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. 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. is their focus on the gospel as well. Interpretation Question: Why would some trials be necessary and in what ways? We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. When I cry for help, you will answer. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. where there is no water. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and . Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. 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. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. 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. 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. Chapter 69. Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. 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 . Paul saw his trials as short and momentary. Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). In what way is this temporary? 12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Your Affliction 1) That God is sovereign and in complete control of the intensity and the duration of your affliction. 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). This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. 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. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. my - Mine. True faith will last in the face of trials. These would make any person proud. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. The child wants to quit Little League Baseball because hes not very good, but the father knows that the discipline and perseverance he is developing is needed for whatever career God leads him into. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. This life is not just about our future career, marriage, or retirement. 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. In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. See, true faith, unlike gold, is imperishable. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. 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. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." His existence is timeless; He had no beginning, He anticipates no end. Concepts and Connections. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 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. I stand at the door and knock. Chapter 15 of 2 Samuel reports of the national rebellion of King David headed by his own son. In his great mercy he has given us new birth (emphasis mine) into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (1 Pet 1:3). Jesus said, "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord' and do not do the things which I say?" . Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. Trust in the Lord and do good; It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. Psalm 44:3,5-7 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. How can we have joy in the midst of trials? The victory they enjoyed - was victory God granted to them. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. Focus on eternity; trials are brief in comparison to eternity. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. 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 ). We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? In the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. Fueled by loads of coffee, I'm passionate about helping and encouraging you along this journey, too! And - God "did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline," (2 Tim. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Paul in fact lived it. A strong personality. The word kinds can be translated various or multicolored. Some had, no doubt, lost their land, their loved ones and their careers, and yet Peter says they can still have great joy in the midst of these multicolored trials. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. 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 . Is he God your Father? It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. In fact, God is preserving this inheritance, keeping it from decay or being stolen, even right now. It lasts for a very long time. What other reasons are trials necessary? Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. 2. Its also about the role we will play once we are there. 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). Praise in the Midst of Problems. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. 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). 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? Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). Matthew (164). 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. All rights reserved. It is not just about getting to heaven. 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. This is where he prepares his counselors. He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). BUT NOW - at the end of all this analysis and argument and affirmation -- THERE IS ADORATION! Praise the Lord." 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. We have experienced the new birth. Simon Peter was privileged to see Jesus transfigured and he later wrote about it with these words: "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eye-witnesses of his majesty," (2 Pet. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? This is not true faith. 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. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. But look at Christianitywe honor and worship a man who died on a cross. It was not as strong or valuable. It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. 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. In many of our churches, we call people to faith saying that if you come to Christ, you will be able to hit homeruns, you will be able to make straight As, you will never be sick, and you will be wealthy. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). God is the one who gives you faith (Ephesians 2:89), and he is the one who keeps it. The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept, of God's glory. Trials help us evaluate our faith. Listen to what he says in the previous verses. David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE GLORY FOR EVER! 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). My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . David says, "In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. 1:7). Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. He never changes. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? Victory. For this is what the high and exalted One says He who lives forever, whose name is holy:I live in a high and holy place,But also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,To revive the spirit of the lowlyAnd to revive the heart of the contrite.. God chose Psalm 63 for us to focus on at this time. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. Feel free to take just a sentence or small portion of the verse to focus on each day. We cannot contain our adoration for Him! Psalm 37:3. Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said about trials: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. What I say next is absolute. However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can't confirm it. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. 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. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. 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. Scripture reveals that after David's first child with Bathsheba died, he . Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. That means He doesn't have to clear anything with anybody! Hi, I'm Kathryn! Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. Wow! In the Mosaic dispensation and during the United Kingdom period, any good victory achieved by the Army of Israel was attributed to God. I will rejoice over them and honor them. We are creatures of time here on earth - He is timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." This was something shameful in that culture. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually Heb 13:15. Before discipline came, David was living in sin, but after the affliction, he obeyed Gods words. Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. 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). It absolutely works! 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. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Heb 12:11). To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted . As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? It brings joy because it is in the midst of the trial that we see Christ and know him more. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me, Psalm 56:1,2,9 To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. There are many people in this life who never receive their natural inheritance. Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. Or, does it pull you away from him, his people, and his will for your life? It is simple - praise to God reminds you that you are not alone. Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. Study the prayers of the Bible. But there is another way to go through trials. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. 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). 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. (Matthew 5:16, NIV). The contrast is that true faith is more precious than gold in that it never perishes. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. Glory. Its only the broken whom he can pour his precious grace through to minister to others. It may be personal sin, as with David. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but that authority is a function of God's order for the home. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). I will also praise you with the harpfor your faithfulness, O my God;I will sing praises to you with the lyre,O Holy One of Israel.My lips will shout for joy,when I sing praises to you;my soul also, which you have redeemed.And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long,for they have been put to shame and disappointedwho sought to do me hurt. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. Here is a question: does simply going through a trial warrant reward in heaven? Those of you who are hard-hearted and never cry, God teaches you to cry through pain. And the God of peace will be with you.Philippians 4:89. Judas denied Christ and never returned. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. In this passage, the writer says to endure hardship as disciplineGod is treating you as sons. When this happens, the secret is to refocus on your relationship with him. Listen to what John said about those who were in the church but left the church of Ephesus to follow the Gnostic cults. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. Peter says we have been given a new birth (v. 3) into a living hope through the resurrected Jesus Christ. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 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. You work and sweat and put forth effort; then when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. 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