1:1-4). 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. These would make any person proud. It relates to my feelings and truths. _________________________________________________. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. Wow! 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." O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. When we view our trials in comparison to eternity, then they become light and momentary. 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. And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me (emphasis mine).Luke 22:19. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. In the same way, believers must have the right focus in order to have joy in their multicolored trials. It's that simple. Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). Interpretation Question: Why would some trials be necessary and in what ways? The imperishableness of gold is one of the things that make it valuable. 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. Amen. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Begin with a Bible verse of praise, a pre-written prayer, or even a worship song. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). For what son is not disciplined by his father (Heb 12:7)? Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. This is like a mountain climber. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. 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). Why did you lose it? I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. Hi, I'm Kathryn! All rights reserved. Application Question: In what ways should the prospect of future reward and glory encourage us as we face trials? Fundamentally we are expressing our praise to God; we are thinking about God, and the things of God; we are honoring the Savior. . Psalm 37:3. We cannot contain our adoration for Him! A strong personality. Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. 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. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. 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. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. 1:7). But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. Was it a voice of complaint? In this passage, the writer says to endure hardship as disciplineGod is treating you as sons. 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. earnestly I seek you; Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. How can we better strive to keep it? So you find statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. 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. In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but that authority is a function of God's order for the home. 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. Is he God your Protector? He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can't confirm it. Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. What is the next reason we can rejoice in trials? my whole being longs for you, David says, "In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. These have come so that your faithof greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by firemay be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:67. 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.. There is a harvest for those who have been trained by pain. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. Does it draw you closer to God, closer to his Word and closer to the people of God? 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. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts 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. PRAISE GOD because He is your God! Feel free to take just a sentence or small portion of the verse to focus on each day. In this passage, faith is both compared and contrasted with gold. Conclusion: David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. GOD! 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. See when Paul was looking at his troubles being momentary (v. 17), it was in comparison to the coming glory, which would be eternal (v. 17, 18). James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. Living through a stormy season? 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). To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted . The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. This is what we see happening to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 11. Many people are only thinking about tomorrow or focusing on the next immediate milestone: graduation, marriage or retirement, but that view is too shortsighted. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). Instead, it redirects our focus on who God is. Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. We must develop an eternal view in order to have joy in the midst of our trials. Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. Paul in fact lived it. Majesty. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I'm glad you're here to journey with me! 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). How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? 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, Let's step forward together and learn practical ways to live into God's possible! Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. We can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. It is very possible for Christians to lose the joy of their salvation. 6:46). Peter saw them as little in comparison to the glories of eternity, and so must we. When I cry for help, you will answer. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). 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? Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. 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. I stand at the door and knock. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Heb 12:11). The next thing David said is, an acknowledgment of the ETERNITY OF GOD. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. 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." Peter says there is more. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. 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. That secures a freedom from distraction and instills a confidence to proceed in prayer as the Holy Spirit leads. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. In the same way, trials are necessary in order to prove the reality of ones faith. I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me.You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit.Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. This life is not just about our future career, marriage, or retirement. No, they were never saved. We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. Its also about the role we will play once we are there. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. Why had David lost joy in his salvation? 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). "And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you" ( 1 Pet 1:4 ). 6. are - This is taking place right this minute. King David prayed, "Wealth and honor come from you We give you thanks, and praise your glorious name Everything comes from you" (1 Chronicles 29:12-14, NIV). WE PRAISE GOD IN PRAYER when we follow Jesus instruction, and express our adoration for Him -- "Hallowed be Thy Name," (Matt. My morning, my afternoon, my night. . Maybe that was why God allowed Peter to go through such a humbling trial at the cross since he would be the Lords chief Apostle. All rights reserved. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. This is the type of view Christians must develop on the earth. Because your love is better than life,my lips will glorify you.I will praise you as long as I live,and in your name I will lift up my hands. He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? His faith was not real, and the trial was meant to demonstrate that. Plus, get a set of printable prayer and scripture cards, including these 20 Bible verses for praising God in hard times. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all." If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me (Rev 3:20). This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Remember that God is surrounding you! I feel like Peter is doing that herehe brings us back to the gospel; he brings us back to our salvation. 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 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. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. 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 . Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. My plans, my purpose, my schedule. 8:6, " the Lord gave David victory wherever he went." 48:10). Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? Today, how do Christians do this? 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. There is a certain pain about life here on the earth and all the unpleasant things we encounter. 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. 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. Whats the secret for a Christian to have joy while suffering through bankruptcy, cancer or even a lost child? Trials can create a tremendous intimacy. 2. 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 since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. 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. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. 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). When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Concepts and Connections. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. "And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. Chapter 69. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. These praises are not always after victory. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. Judas denied Christ and never returned. And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. How can we live this type of Christian life in the various multicolored trials we go through? How do we bless, or praise God? Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. 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. David's painful guilt runs through this psalm. 3. Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. 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. He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. Typically, we honor those who are successful and do great things. What I say next is absolute. They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." 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 something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. All rights reserved. Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this concept of ETERNITY. Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. 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. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. My everything. For eleven chapters Paul has been giving his comprehensive account of the gospel. No! Peter says there is more. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. Death is the ultimate way to turn someone from sin. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This is about David speaking well of God; David is expressing adoration and respect to God. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. 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. They have authority, but not sovereignty! Why should believers have joy in their trials according to 1 Peter 1:3-5? That is similar to genuine faith. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. Though this was originally given in the context of church discipline, we can be sure that this is true whenever Gods people gather together for religious purposes.1 Christ is present wherever his people gather for the purpose of worshiping, honoring, and serving the Lord. David praises God for the truth of his word 4. In order that he would not become proud, God humbled him through a demonic affliction. 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. is their focus on the gospel as well. Why is that? Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. Gold is one of the most precious metals because it is one of the most imperishable. David in writing the Psalms expresses many praises to the Lord. No, this is about being so impressed by the character of God, so influenced by His marvelous attributes, we have to say something; we are compelled by the sheer power and majesty of the Lord to bless Him, or praise His name. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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