So you find
statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. 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. A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. 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. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation
- and inspired by the sovereignty of God. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. We can focus on our inheritance and security in heaven. So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. Judas didnt have genuine faith. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In the Mosaic dispensation and during the United Kingdom period, any good
victory achieved by the Army of Israel was attributed to God. He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. Against the wrath.-- Or perhaps, upon the wrath. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. Fundamentally we are expressing our praise to God; we are thinking about God,
and the things of God; we are honoring the Savior. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made
mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. No, its how we go through the trial. 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. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." "Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and
the splendour, for everything in heaven and earth is yours." Seek Truth in Scripture. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Trials can create a tremendous intimacy. THINGS HAPPEN THAT WE TAKE NO PLEASURE IN. I'm glad you're here to journey with me! Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. He directed me to research Psalm 63 and it's history. In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. 2. Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. It was beautiful, but when they put it into fire, they found out it wasnt. The contrast is that true faith is more precious than gold in that it never perishes. This is not true faith. Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;save me and I will be saved,for you are the one I praise. Many people are only thinking about tomorrow or focusing on the next immediate milestone: graduation, marriage or retirement, but that view is too shortsighted. While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. Application Question: What are some ways we can focus on our faith in trials in order to keep our joy? When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. But thats not it. 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. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. 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). 1:23). It lasts for a very long time. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). This is how I approach it if you need some guidance to start. (Psalms 115:1,
NIV). Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. But eventually - analysis
and argument must give way to adoration. We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. 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? Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. 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. 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. There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. David's painful guilt runs through this psalm. Start somewhere. Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. The imperishableness of gold is one of the things that make it valuable. On that day David decreed for the first time that thanks be given to the Lord by Asaph and his relatives: "Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. We are edifying one another,
and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. 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. I thirst for you, 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). Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. If you are the temple of God, that same joy you get when praising God in Church can come while praising God anywhere. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. Application Question: What are your thoughts about the concept of God being in control of every trial and him only allowing them if they are necessary? You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). "And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you" ( 1 Pet 1:4 ). 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. Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. The metallurgist will put it in the fire and see at what temperature it melts. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. We are alive to his Word, alive to worship, alive to one another, where before we were dead in trespasses and sin (Eph 2:15). Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. All rights reserved. of It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. Praise in the Midst of Trouble. 6:46). 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. Psalm 23:3,4 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake, Psalm 41:7,8 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt, Psalm 66:10-12 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried, Psalm 71:20,21 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. BOOK TWO Psalms 42-72 -Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses - To the Chief Musician. In this passage, the writer says to endure hardship as disciplineGod is treating you as sons. 7. Why is that? Who stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples, I will thank you forever, because you have done it. In fact, God is preserving this inheritance, keeping it from decay or being stolen, even right now. Let praise bring you up above what you see in the world right now. 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 . I am talking to God, and he is listening. Yours, O LORD, is the
greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for
everything in heaven and earth is yours. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All this will enable you, in a special way, to be able to minister to others. It tells your eyes that despite what you may see - you have a Creator. The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. (2) We must regain our focus on Christ and the inheritance that he is bringing at his revelation. Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me . 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. 3 who forgives all your sins. That secures a freedom from distraction and instills a confidence to proceed in prayer as the Holy Spirit leads. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. when David sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. Or, does it pull you away from him, his people, and his will for your life? My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. Are you in a place that feels dry and perhaps a bit hopeless? Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. How do you respond to trials? In what way is this temporary? The psalm itself could be split into three sections. Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. It happened that, when the ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal They can co-exist in the same way an expectant mother can go through the travail of birth and still have joy in thinking about what is to come. Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (emphasis mine). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Jesus is a descendant of David. It took me to several chapters of 2 Samuel. It is harder for them to love, harder for them to forgive, or harder for them to have peace. 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. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. . We must develop an eternal perspective. We must develop an eternal view in order to have joy in the midst of our trials. He wrote to the Philippians about "the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have" ( Philippians 1:30) a conflict, which he says, "really served to advance the gospel" ( Philippians 1:12 ). How many of us are missing joy in our trials? Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? 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. Christ taught the same thing. Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. We are creatures of time here on earth - He is
timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." BUT NOW - at the end of all this analysis
and argument and affirmation -- THERE IS ADORATION! O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. This probably means that David wrote it later in life, as he reflected back on God's faithfulness in his many . Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. 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). It is false faith. In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of 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. This is really happening. Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. 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. Why? 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). 9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. 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.. Psalm 149:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes. In the situation of the Corinthians, this included weakness, sickness, and even death. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually Heb 13:15. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). When the children of Israel came out of Egypt, the Amalekites would kill children, the elderly, and those who were tiredly straggling behind. 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). 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). _________________________________________________. 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). We cannot contain our adoration for Him! How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? The first 21 verses are a cry to the Lord, laying out the problem that David finds . Application Question: In what ways should the prospect of future reward and glory encourage us as we face trials? But that's not it. 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. WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE,
for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer (emphasis mine).2 Corinthians 1:46. The trial given to Paul was a work of grace to keep him from the sin of pride. 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. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Maybe they were believing God for healing, and it didnt happen. Wow! Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. Want to explore further how God is by your side through it all? David praises God for the truth of his word 4. 6:9). Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. 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." 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. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted . Conclusion:
David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people
about God. 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. I feel like Peter is doing that herehe brings us back to the gospel; he brings us back to our salvation. We can rejoice in our trials because those who are faithful will be honored and praised by God. In Romans one Paul
is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in
particular, the Gentiles. "And he will call out to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.' Power. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. 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. 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. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. Those of you who are hard-hearted and never cry, God teaches you to cry through pain. 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). 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. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. Paul did. And You have put to shame those who hate us. "And the glory of the LORD
will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. They will be memorialized even as Job was. But there is another way to go through trials. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? It is the relationships around us that often enable us to endure hard times. This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert
ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. (Romans 15:11, NIV). 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. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. But to the extent we are able to entertain the concept - God is eternal; He is
"from everlasting to everlasting." And - God "did not
give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self
discipline," (2 Tim. He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. God Saving From Enemies. 48:10). 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. 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. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? Jesus said, "But why do you call Me
'Lord, Lord' and do not do the things which I say?" Turn your eyes to him and allow him to surround you with his love and strength. 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. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? 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. Psalm 73:26. It is not just about getting to heaven. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. Chapter 69. Proud member As you may know, reformed people see the major theme of Scripture as redemption, and therefore, in many of their sermons they come back to the gospel because they see everything connected to the gospel. 1:1-4). My defender, my path, my victory. Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? Read More. We praise God in prayer. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. This happened to the church of Ephesus, and it is common for us. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). You, God, are my God, In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. It means He is the Judge of all the earth, and what He decides is
- by definition - RIGHTEOUS, and TRUE and GOOD and FAIR. 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. Some exercise authority in some way - but they do not exercise
authority independently. He has brought us back to the basics. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. What I say next is absolute. Remember that God is surrounding you! O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. This is common in the world. 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. Maybe they realized following Christ would mean being different, or as with the people in Asia Minor, it meant being persecuted for their faith. When this happens, the secret is to refocus on your relationship with him. 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. Praise the. (Psalms 105:3, NIV). The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. (Lk. He writes to encourage them. Trials to our faith, are like fire to a precious metalthe fire tests the genuineness of it. Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. 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 we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. Here I am! 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. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. 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. David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. There is often a bonding that happens with others while going through hardship together. Listen to what he says in the previous verses. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. I'm just an ordinary girl following an extraordinary God, learning to seek God's possible in this world of impossible. Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. 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. Why should believers have joy in their trials according to 1 Peter 1:3-5? This means that my trial with depression is used to help believers who have experienced trials that are different from mine. 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