Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. God Saving From Enemies. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. No, its how we go through the trial. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . Big Question: What does Peter teach as secrets to joy in the midst of trials? Paul says not only is he in total control, but he is specifically controlling the temperature gauge on every trial. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. His existence is timeless; He had no beginning, He anticipates no end. So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. 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. Christ said, I will never leave you nor forsake you (Matt 28:20). We must develop an eternal perspective. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. In verse 7 he prays, "Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions." Apparently his troubles later in life dredged up the sins that he had committed in earlier years. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. They both denied Christ when they were tested through the trial. For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. Concepts and Connections. In Esther 3, we are introduced to an evil man, Hamanwho is a type of the anti-Christ to come. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. This was something shameful in that culture. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. Remember that God is surrounding you! Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. How he served on earth affected his future servicethe service he would do for the rest of his life. He celebrates the profound riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. 41 Bible Verses about God Saving From Enemies. Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. Listen to what he said: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of 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. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all." (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. It is not just about getting to heaven. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? 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. Was it a voice of complaint? One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. How can this bring joy? My plans, my purpose, my schedule. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. We can rejoice in our trials because those who are faithful will be honored and praised by God. She has joy because she has the right focus as she considers this new baby that will be birthed into the world. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. Let praise bring you up above what you see in the world right now. (Matthew 5:16, NIV). Whatever Pauls trial, it was given to him because of the surpassing great revelations he had received from God. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. What other reasons can we rejoice in trials? We praise God in prayer. 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. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. WE PRAISE GOD IN PRAYER when we follow Jesus instruction, and express our adoration for Him -- "Hallowed be Thy Name," (Matt. 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. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 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. my whole being longs for you, and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit. He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Turn your eyes to him and allow him to surround you with his love and strength. 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. What must we do if we have lost it? (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. 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. 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. Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. In this passage, faith is both compared and contrasted with gold. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. 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. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. Psalm 73:26. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. is their focus on the gospel as well. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. This would suggest, if we will keep clear in our hearts the real glory of God, that will contribute to righteousness; it will help keep us from sin. 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. You work and sweat and put forth effort; then when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. 2. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. 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. 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. Amen. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He doesnt waste anything. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!" (1 Chro. Trials only last for a little while in comparison to our eternal salvation. Deity entered into a timed existence, in the person of Christ, but deity exists outside the flow of time - God is "from everlasting, to everlasting." 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. God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. Fundamentally we are expressing our praise to God; we are thinking about God, and the things of God; we are honoring the Savior. We through the gospel have access to God's Power -- when faith prompts us to obey Christ in baptism, THE POWER OF GOD LIFTS US FROM SIN. The next thing David said is, an acknowledgment of the ETERNITY OF GOD. The drama intensifies. 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). Maybe they were believing God for healing, and it didnt happen. He is near to the brokenhearted ( Psalm 34:18 ). Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." When we speak of God - His rule, His authority and supremacy, HE ENJOYS AND EXERCISES AUTHORITY INDEPENDENT OF ANYBODY ELSE !! 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. This is not true faith. I feel like Peter is doing that herehe brings us back to the gospel; he brings us back to our salvation. 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. "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. How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love (emphasis mine), just as I have obeyed my Fathers commands and remain in his love (John 15:10). 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. God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. Judas didnt have genuine faith. There are some Christians, especially young Christians, who struggle with how to comfort somebody in the midst of a failure, a loss, or some depression. 3 who forgives all your sins. Glory. No, they were never saved. These would make any person proud. God has chosen not reveal it. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. There is a certain pain about life here on the earth and all the unpleasant things we encounter. 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 (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:89. In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. What I say next is absolute. (Psalms 115:1, NIV). We are creatures of time here on earth - He is timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." I am not really praising God until I decide to follow all His instructions. 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. His greatness should cause us to believe and confess what is written in Psalms 104:1 - "Praise the Lord, o my soul, O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty." Living through a stormy season? Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. I'm glad you're here to journey with me! This is the type of view Christians must develop on the earth. Victory. Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In this passage, the writer says to endure hardship as disciplineGod is treating you as sons. Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. But I will sing of your strength;I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.For you have been to me a fortressand a refuge in the day of my distress.O my Strength, I will sing praises to you,for you, O God, are my fortress,the God who shows me steadfast love. Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). Sovereignty. Why should believers have joy in their trials according to 1 Peter 1:3-5? Praise the Lord." 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. 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). God has complete independence in the exercise of His authority. It touches your heart to remember that God has saved you in the past with his son Jesus. 6:9). Peter says there is more. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. The book of Hebrews begins with an eloquent, beautiful statement about GOD SPEAKING THROUGH THIS SON (Heb. Judas denied Christ and never returned. The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. It is this way with any good father. earnestly I seek you; When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. This is about David speaking well of God; David is expressing adoration and respect to God. (2) We must regain our focus on Christ and the inheritance that he is bringing at his revelation. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. Is he God your Protector? The psalm itself could be split into three sections. Though the fig tree does not budand there are no grapes on the vines,though the olive crop failsand the fields produce no food,though there are no sheep in the penand no cattle in the stalls,yet I will rejoice in the Lord,I will be joyful in God my Savior.The Sovereign Lord is my strength;he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,he enables me to tread on the heights. 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. Salem Media Group. 1:16). Is he God your Healer? "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." Why is that? 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. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. We can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. 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." Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. 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. WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE, for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. 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! This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). Now why would these trials be necessary for us? So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? In verse 8, he refers to himself as a sinner. 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. If it melts early, it is not real. It's that simple. How do we know if we have genuine faith? And You have put to shame those who hate us. How do we bless, or praise God? It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. It took me to several chapters of 2 Samuel. What is the secret to joy in trials? He also called these suffering saints to focus on it as well. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? 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 . Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. Colossians 2:12 says -- "having been buried with him in baptism, and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead." Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. We must have an eternal view. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. 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 ). Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. His Word has reached our hearts and had the intended influence. But we see this reality throughout the Scripture. Try meditating on each word in Psalm 63:1 slowly. The thrust of David's words are - God is worthy of our praise, our worship and obedience and He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. 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. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). 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. It is harder for them to love, harder for them to forgive, or harder for them to have peace. That place is His Word. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. 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.. 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. When shall I come and appear before God? Praise the. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. 2. Chapter 15 of 2 Samuel reports of the national rebellion of King David headed by his own son. He has brought us back to the basics. Go back to your first love. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Below are 20 verses of praise to help you get started. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.And he who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new.. 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 ). You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. The victory they enjoyed - was victory God granted to them. His faith was not real, and the trial was meant to demonstrate that. (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. 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. Psalm 37:3. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. "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 says if they were saved, they would have remained.. We praise God in song. 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. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. How can we better strive to keep it? Let me explain through the illustration of Paul and his thorn in the flesh. He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. 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 . Typically, we honor those who are successful and do great things. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted . Psalm 138-141King James Version. What other reasons are trials necessary? 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. Praise in the Midst of Trouble. Through Song. James said the same thing: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life (emphasis mine) that God has promised to those who love him (Jas 1:12). 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. 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. When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. (Psalms 113:4, NIV). I dont come from a completely reformed background. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!For the Lord is a great God,and a great King above all gods. I understand. He writes to encourage them. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! When I am weak, you are my strength. If we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. 1. day. It absolutely works! 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). Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. This is how I approach it if you need some guidance to start. It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." Are you in a place that feels dry and perhaps a bit hopeless? Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). This is a wonderful truth for us, and it is one in which we must focus on in the multicolored trials we may go through. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. We rejoice in our undefiled inheritance. However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. In the Mosaic dispensation and during the United Kingdom period, any good victory achieved by the Army of Israel was attributed to God. This is Deut. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. Peter says it is possible for these believers to have both great joy and grief in the midst of their trials. 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. Paul was a very zealous man. James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. It proves to us and others that we are part of the kingdom of God (Philip 1:28, 29). Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose. 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. The question of God hiding his face goes deeper than merely being forgotten. Want to explore further how God is by your side through it all? But eventually - analysis and argument must give way to adoration. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Praise God that He shows us how prevention is always better and less stressful than a curative measure. (Psalms 105:3, NIV). where there is no water. THINGS HAPPEN THAT WE TAKE NO PLEASURE IN. O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. Here I am! 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