Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. Its only the broken whom he can pour his precious grace through to minister to others. 11 Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. Let's step forward together and learn practical ways to live into God's possible! Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. 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. It absolutely works! I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 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. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. Wow! So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. 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). No, its how we go through the trial. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). Psalm 73:26. But look at Christianitywe honor and worship a man who died on a cross. Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this concept of ETERNITY. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted . Maybe we have been in a bad marriage or dealing with a difficult boss or some type of persecution. Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. BOOK TWO Psalms 42-72 -Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses - To the Chief Musician. 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. Against the wrath.-- Or perhaps, upon the wrath. 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. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE GLORY FOR EVER! Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 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). Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. It relates to my feelings and truths. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3:23). When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. He directed me to research Psalm 63 and it's history. It brings joy because it is in the midst of the trial that we see Christ and know him more. They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. This happened to the church of Ephesus, and it is common for us. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. They fell away from God, they complained about God, and they were divided. 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. He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can't confirm it. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. Or who has been his counsellor Who has ever given to God, that God should repay Him? We must develop an eternal view in order to have joy in the midst of our trials. 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. 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. Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. are - This is taking place right this minute. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. We have an inheritance waiting for us in heaven, and our salvation is secure because God is shielding it for us. She has joy because she has the right focus as she considers this new baby that will be birthed into the world. 10:1). I am not really praising God until I decide to follow all His instructions. Maybe that is why God touched Jacobs thigh and caused him to limp after wrestling with God and prevailing. Judas denied Christ and never returned. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. It tells your eyes that despite what you may see - you have a Creator. Charles Spurgeon, who was called the Prince of Preachers, used to struggle with depression that was so bad at times he couldnt leave his bed for weeks. Why did you lose it? All rights reserved. We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. These praises are not always after victory. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. No, they were never saved. I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all." When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. 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. 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. 3. It proves to us and others that we are part of the kingdom of God (Philip 1:28, 29). But thats not it. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. If we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. ). In the previous verses (1-6), Paul had talked about how he was taken to heaven and saw visions and things he could not speak about. The metallurgist will put it in the fire and see at what temperature it melts. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge (Ps 51:4). Below are 20 verses of praise to help you get started. That means He doesn't have to clear anything with anybody! 12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Your Affliction 1) That God is sovereign and in complete control of the intensity and the duration of your affliction. Why is that? In Romans one Paul is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in particular, the Gentiles. Our Father knows whats best as well. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. Why? I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. Read More. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. There are many people in this life who never receive their natural inheritance. Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. 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. Go back to your first love. Matthew (164). Jesus said in his high priestly prayer in John 17:22 that the glory he had in heaven has been shared with us. The book of Hebrews begins with an eloquent, beautiful statement about GOD SPEAKING THROUGH THIS SON (Heb. This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. 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." He is there, and his presence enables us to get through it, and even experience the sweetest joy. 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. Genesis 29:20 says: So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her (emphasis mine). Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 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. When this happens, the secret is to refocus on your relationship with him. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. God - GOD. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. So you find statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. All rights reserved. He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. Jesus is a descendant of David. In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. It is simple - praise to God reminds you that you are not alone. For eleven chapters Paul has been giving his comprehensive account of the gospel. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. Death is the ultimate way to turn someone from sin. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. I will reward those who have faith in the midst of their trials. 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. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. This is the type of view Christians must develop on the earth. 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." In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). my whole being longs for you, 6:46). Its one of the ways we can tell if its genuine. Turn your eyes to him and allow him to surround you with his love and strength. See, true faith, unlike gold, is imperishable. If you have lost your first love, you cannot have joy in the midst of trials or in the midst of your service for Christ. In the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. In verse 8, he refers to himself as a sinner. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. Does it draw you closer to God, closer to his Word and closer to the people of God? In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. 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.. As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. 4. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. 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. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? "And again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to him, all you peoples." My defender, my path, my victory. 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. 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. This is where he prepares his counselors. 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. What is the secret to joy in trials? When the struggles begin to close in, you may find yourself without the words to pray, unable to find those words of prayer and praise. Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. But eventually - analysis and argument must give way to adoration. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. When the children of Israel came out of Egypt, the Amalekites would kill children, the elderly, and those who were tiredly straggling behind. 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. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. You work and sweat and put forth effort; then when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. Paul said he was at the same time sorrowful and still rejoicing. To have joy in trials is not to deny pain. Let me explain through the illustration of Paul and his thorn in the flesh. Is he God your Protector? Typically, we honor those who are successful and do great things. Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. These would make any person proud. And the God of peace will be with you.Philippians 4:89. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. 57:5-6). I dont come from a completely reformed background. 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. (Psalms 105:3, NIV). Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. It was beautiful, but when they put it into fire, they found out it wasnt. Those of you who are hard-hearted and never cry, God teaches you to cry through pain. This is really happening. This is Deut. David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. BUT NOW - at the end of all this analysis and argument and affirmation -- THERE IS ADORATION! Listen to what John said about those who were in the church but left the church of Ephesus to follow the Gnostic cults. This is not true faith. When we pray God's promises back to Him and declare the beauty of His character as revealed in the Scriptures we align ourselves with . 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 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. Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. It touches your heart to remember that God has saved you in the past with his son Jesus. 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. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. 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. This is a phenomenal concept. In fact, true faith is indestructible. How do we bless, or praise 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. Peter says there is more. David writes in Psalm 142:4b-7, no one cares for my soul. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. "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. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? God says, Thats what Im looking for. 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. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 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). Here I am! Start somewhere. Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. Is he God your Healer? Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? In the same way, believers must have the right focus in order to have joy in their multicolored trials. This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. Understanding this reality is one of the major reasons we can rejoice in the midst of trials. I am talking to God, and he is listening. 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, This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. We have experienced the new birth. He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. This is personal now. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. They have authority, but not sovereignty! 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 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." 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. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. When I cry for help, you will answer. There is a harvest for those who have been trained by pain. We praise God in prayer. Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. Fueled by loads of coffee, I'm passionate about helping and encouraging you along this journey, too! This is the straight out truth from me. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. The child may cry and complain, and it is not that the father is immune to the childs tears, but it is because he knows whats best. Praise the Lord!Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heavens!Praise him for his mighty deeds;praise him according to his excellent greatness!Praise him with trumpet sound;praise him with lute and harp!Praise him with tambourine and dance;praise him with strings and pipe!Praise him with sounding cymbals;praise him with loud clashing cymbals!Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!Praise the Lord! Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. God chose Psalm 63 for us to focus on at this time. Preventer of Mistakes - Watch and pray that you enter not in to temptation. "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." In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. 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. Christ taught the same thing. Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. (Romans 15:11, NIV). Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? But that's not it. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God," (Rev. God can help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. in a dry and parched land This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Paul says the same thing in other texts, look at 1 Corinthians 10:13: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. God has complete independence in the exercise of His authority. 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. 1:23). These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He also called these suffering saints to focus on it as well. earnestly I seek you; Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. In Esther 3, we are introduced to an evil man, Hamanwho is a type of the anti-Christ to come. Chapter 69. 7. In this passage, the writer says to endure hardship as disciplineGod is treating you as sons. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. . day. 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. Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. I understand. The Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart. Paul saw his trials as short and momentary. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. We see evidence of this with David. It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. And You have put to shame those who hate us. Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless his holy name!Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits,who forgives all your iniquity,who heals all your diseases,who redeems your life from the pit,who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,who satisfies you with goodso that your youth is renewed like the eagles.The Lord works righteousnessand justice for all who are oppressed. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. 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. You'll find great expressions of reverence and honor for God. Maybe they realized following Christ would mean being different, or as with the people in Asia Minor, it meant being persecuted for their faith. True faith is ultimately indestructible because God keeps it by his power. I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". Paul was a very zealous man. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. This was something shameful in that culture. The next reason is because it tests our faith. We will focus on that in the next section, as it is also a secret to having joy in the midst of trials. But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and ritualistically. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation - and inspired by the sovereignty of God. The trial given to Paul was a work of grace to keep him from the sin of pride. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting: "Hallelujah! WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE, for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. Many of us have lost our joy because we have sinned by losing the right focus. Peter says there is more. 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. In order that he would not become proud, God humbled him through a demonic affliction. 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