Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. 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). Ownership. He was the envy of all his friends and business associates. All this will enable you, in a special way, to be able to minister to others. It is simple - praise to God reminds you that you are not alone. 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). We are edifying one another,
and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. 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). We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. What is the next reason we can rejoice in trials? Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. There are many people in this life who never receive their natural inheritance. 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. No, they were never saved. My comfort, my peace, my strength. Listen to what he says in 1 Peter 1:6: In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials (emphasis mine). It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? How can we have joy in the midst of trials? Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually Heb 13:15. Let's step forward together and learn practical ways to live into God's possible! Living through a stormy season? 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. This is like a mountain climber. 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. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Praise in the Midst of Trouble. His Word has reached our hearts
and had the intended influence. Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this
concept of ETERNITY. Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. We are alive to his Word, alive to worship, alive to one another, where before we were dead in trespasses and sin (Eph 2:15). Praise the
Lord." Praise the. Its one of the ways we can tell if its genuine. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. 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 1:7. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. 10:1). His existence is timeless; He had no
beginning, He anticipates no end. As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. Look at the life of any truly godly man or woman, and you will see that godliness has always been marked by trials. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole
assembly " What does this mean? 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. You'll find great expressions of reverence and honor
for God. Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. 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. There is often a bonding that happens with others while going through hardship together. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. 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. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. 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." Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. GOD! I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". Christ taught the same thing. "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." It means He is the Judge of all the earth, and what He decides is
- by definition - RIGHTEOUS, and TRUE and GOOD and FAIR. PRAISE GOD because He is your God! 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. But eventually - analysis
and argument must give way to adoration. 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! 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." Begin with a Bible verse of praise, a pre-written prayer, or even a worship song. What was David's reaction to all of his troubles? 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). Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? The first 21 verses are a cry to the Lord, laying out the problem that David finds . God is the one who gives you faith (Ephesians 2:89), and he is the one who keeps it. Study the prayers of the Bible. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. This is about
David speaking well of God; David is expressing adoration and respect to God. 7. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. This is not true faith. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? This is common in the world. We must have an eternal view. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. This is how Paul could suffer and yet still be joyful (2 Cor 6:10); his salvation was always on his mind and he did not lose focus on it. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. In Romans one Paul
is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in
particular, the Gentiles. We are so time-oriented - we are so many years old; we have
24 hours a day; we do things at certain times We are creatures of time - so
only with great difficulty, are we able to think of eternity. it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. You - When I consider the sentence that I am about to speak to God starting with the word "you" -. Conclusion:
David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people
about God. Maybe they were believing God for healing, and it didnt happen. Is he God your Provider? It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. What is the secret to joy in trials? These cookies do not store any personal information. Why should believers have joy in their trials according to 1 Peter 1:3-5? So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe
praise to God for His glory. 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 . We praise God in song. We rejoice in our undefiled inheritance. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. David says, "In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. What other reasons are trials necessary? This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. Listen to what Hebrews says: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." (Matthew 5:16, NIV). These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but
throughout his life. But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and
ritualistically. It is very possible for Christians to lose the joy of their salvation. He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. 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. 41 Bible Verses about God Saving From Enemies. 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. We have experienced the new birth. - God says in Psalm 50:23. I will reward those who have faith in the midst of their trials. Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. And one way
we let that influence work is to praise Him and worship Him and honor Him,
because of who He is and what He is about. So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. 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.. In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but
that authority is a function of God's order for the home. This is really happening. 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. Hi, I'm Kathryn! Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE
GLORY FOR EVER! Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. Salem Media Group. Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. How can this bring joy? I will rejoice over them and honor them. A city missionary, stumbling through the dirt of a dark entry, heard a voice say, "Who's there, Honey?" Striking a match, he caught a vision of earthly want and suffering, of saintly trust and peace, "cut in ebony"calm, appealing . Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Heb 12:11). Listen to what he says in the previous verses. Through Song. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. When I am weak, you are my strength. What we do today will affect our eternity. Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. What does Peter mean? Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? This probably means that David wrote it later in life, as he reflected back on God's faithfulness in his many . Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. 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. We see evidence of this with David. Or who has
been his counsellor Who has ever given to God, that God should repay Him? Why? We praise God in prayer. If you are the temple of God, that same joy you get when praising God in Church can come while praising God anywhere. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible
where men and women prayed. How do we bless, or praise God? 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). (Lk. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. 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. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me (Rev 3:20). When I dont have the words to pray, I turn to Bible verses about praising God and use those to pray through Gods Word. We can focus on our inheritance and security in heaven. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. What must we do if we have lost it? when David sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. 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. Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. Is he God your Father? How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? In the same way, trials are necessary in order to prove the reality of ones faith. No, its how we go through the trial. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. In the same way, believers must have the right focus in order to have joy in their multicolored trials. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. Big Question: What does Peter teach as secrets to joy in the midst of trials? Why had David lost joy in his salvation? David writes in Psalm 142:4b-7, no one cares for my soul. 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. I understand. Jesus is a descendant of David. It was never true faith. 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