Is he God your Father? Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. 48:10). GOD! Victory. I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. If it melts early, it is not real. It lasts for a very long time. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose. 10:1). Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert
ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. It was not as strong or valuable. We can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. 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. Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). 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. David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. By Warren E. Berkley
From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. Living through a stormy season? 6:46). These would make any person proud. Through Song. 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. 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. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and . Let me suggest
four ways we praise God:
1. His existence is timeless; He had no
beginning, He anticipates no end. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. When we view our trials in comparison to eternity, then they become light and momentary. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (emphasis mine). Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. God is characterized by GLORY, and that means everything about God signifies the
highest esteem and honor -- He exhibits or exudes that which causes men to
praise Him. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. Why is that? Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? How can we live this type of Christian life in the various multicolored trials we go through? He doesnt waste anything. My morning, my afternoon, my night. I understand. Ephesians 1:3 says we have every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. When I cry for help, you will answer. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!" (1 Chro. When I
pray, study His Word preach His Word, I ought to reflect on His greatness. It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. It is the relationships around us that often enable us to endure hard times. Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. Psalm 37:3. (Psalms 115:1,
NIV). 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. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. It is not just about getting to heaven. 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. Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). 1:7). 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. They cannot think, honor or edify
one another. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? Its because sin has taken away our joy. You'll find great expressions of reverence and honor
for God. 1:23). James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. He recounts God's majesty, power, mercy, faithfulness, and covenant that David's descendants would reign as kings forever. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. In verse 8, he refers to himself as a sinner. He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. (2) We must regain our focus on Christ and the inheritance that he is bringing at his revelation. Paul in fact lived it. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. It was never true faith. Application Question: In what ways should the prospect of future reward and glory encourage us as we face 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. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. However, those who are not trained by it often develop strongholds. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. All rights reserved. This is where he prepares his counselors. Gold is one of the most precious metals because it is one of the most imperishable. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. "And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you" ( 1 Pet 1:4 ). God has chosen not reveal it. Why is that? Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. 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. Step by
step he has shown how God has devised and revealed a way of putting sinners
right with himself; how Christ died for our sins, and was raised for our
justification; how we are united with Christ in His death and resurrection; how
the Christian life is lived by walking in the Spirit not the flesh. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). A good example of this is Peter and Judas. 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. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). 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. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. His Word has reached our hearts
and had the intended influence. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are
exalted as head over all." This happened to the church of Ephesus, and it is common for us. It will become drudgery. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. 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? My comfort, my peace, my strength. Peter saw them as little in comparison to the glories of eternity, and so must we. In what way is this temporary? It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. 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 . It was hard work to serve for her, but it felt like only a few days because of love. How he served on earth affected his future servicethe service he would do for the rest of his life. 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. This means that my trial with depression is used to help believers who have experienced trials that are different from mine. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. 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). We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. I have no doubt that God did this so that we could apply it to any trial we experience, whether sickness, depression or demonic persecutions. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. Amazingly, David overcame adversity by putting his trust in God, and by "Praising God!" David proclaims, "They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves" (Psa. Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. (Lk. 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. 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. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. It is this way with any good father. There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. We can rejoice in our trials because those who are faithful will be honored and praised by God. Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? Listen to what Hebrews says: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. 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. Judas denied Christ and never returned. This is Deut. He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. Paul said something similar in 2 Corinthians 4:1718: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. Scripture reveals that after David's first child with Bathsheba died, he . When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Trusting God In A Time Of Trouble Job 13:15 15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: Sometimes a preacher will find one of those sermons that is just absolutely inspirational. Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. 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." As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 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. 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 . I am not really praising God until I
decide to follow all His instructions. 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). Psalm 73:26. The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. "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." Paul said he was at the same time sorrowful and still rejoicing. To have joy in trials is not to deny pain. Try meditating on each word in Psalm 63:1 slowly. Praise in the Midst of Problems. It touches your heart to remember that God has saved you in the past with his son Jesus. My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . Hi, I'm Kathryn! Read More. Some exercise authority in some way - but they do not exercise
authority independently. 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. Jesus said, "But why do you call Me
'Lord, Lord' and do not do the things which I say?" The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. But eventually - analysis
and argument must give way to adoration. Paul says not only is he in total control, but he is specifically controlling the temperature gauge on every trial. And the God of peace will be with you.Philippians 4:89. Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. I'm glad you're here to journey with me! 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). Today, how do Christians do this? Instead, it redirects our focus on who God is. 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. 2. I am talking to God, and he is listening. As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. How do we bless, or praise God? This is really happening. No, its how we go through the trial. Here I am! They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. We praise God in song. 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. Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. What is the next reason we can rejoice in trials? This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? At times there is an unhealthy form of the gospel taught in the church. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. (Psa. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. And You have put to shame those who hate us. How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Is he God your Provider? Let us hear that this inheritance is not only heavenly, but it will be earthly. 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. In Esther 3, we are introduced to an evil man, Hamanwho is a type of the anti-Christ to come. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. ). In the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. How many of us are missing joy in our trials? See, this person was in the church, heard the Word of God, and he responded with joy. See, true faith, unlike gold, is imperishable. This probably means that David wrote it later in life, as he reflected back on God's faithfulness in his many . Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. We are creatures of time here on earth - He is
timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." 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. 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 relates to my feelings and truths. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. They will be memorialized even as Job was. It was beautiful, but when they put it into fire, they found out it wasnt. But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and
ritualistically. Second Corinthians 12:7 says: To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me (emphasis mine). The drama intensifies. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. Trust in the Lord and do good; Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. We rejoice in our undefiled inheritance. Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. - God says in Psalm 50:23. 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. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Or, does it pull you away from him, his people, and his will for your life? Therefore, we can have joy. He knows exactly what you need and how much you can handle. We see evidence of this with David. 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. 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. One of the reasons we can rejoice in trials is because it proves the genuiness of our faith. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. (Romans 15:11, NIV). What other reasons can we rejoice in trials? Its also about the role we will play once we are there. 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 ). If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. 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. 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. 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). It happened that, when the ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal He writes to encourage them. David's painful guilt runs through this psalm. He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. my whole being longs for you, Death is the ultimate way to turn someone from sin. In this passage, faith is both compared and contrasted with gold. I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it (emphasis mine). The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. Peter says we have been given a new birth (v. 3) into a living hope through the resurrected Jesus Christ. 1:1-4). Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. What does that mean? 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Believers can rejoice in trials because of this--they have purpose. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. This is what we see happening to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 11. How can we better strive to keep it? Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. 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. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . Feel free to take just a sentence or small portion of the verse to focus on each day. . All this will enable you, in a special way, to be able to minister to others. The trial given to Paul was a work of grace to keep him from the sin of pride. 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. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. in a dry and parched land Was it a voice of complaint? 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. That means He doesn't have to clear anything
with anybody! Turn your eyes to him and allow him to surround you with his love and strength. 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. 8:6, " the
Lord gave David victory wherever he went." Praise the
Lord." It's that simple. "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. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. 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. We have experienced the new birth. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 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). All rights reserved. WE PRAISE GOD THROUGH THE INFLUENCE OF
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