How can we have joy in the midst of trials? 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. 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. 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. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. It is the relationships around us that often enable us to endure hard times. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. 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. Copyright 2021 The Busy Woman's Bible Study, Copyright 2016 The Busy Woman's Bible Study. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. What does Peter mean? O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. 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. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. Sovereignty. They cannot think, honor or edify
one another. 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. - God says in Psalm 50:23. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. 6:9). 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. Paul in fact lived it. 48:10). It tells your eyes that despite what you may see - you have a Creator. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole
assembly " What does this mean? Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert
ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE,
for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. BUT NOW - at the end of all this analysis
and argument and affirmation -- THERE IS ADORATION! PRAISE GOD because He is your God! David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. In this passage, faith is both compared and contrasted with gold. Psalm 73:26. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. Whatever Pauls trial, it was given to him because of the surpassing great revelations he had received from God. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. We have an inheritance waiting for us in heaven, and our salvation is secure because God is shielding it for us. Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. What is the next reason we can rejoice in trials? Study the prayers of the Bible. There is a certain pain
about life here on the earth and all the unpleasant things we encounter. Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. 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. They have authority,
but not sovereignty! In fact, true faith is indestructible. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. Those of you who are hard-hearted and never cry, God teaches you to cry through pain. Glory. 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. How do you respond to trials? When we speak of God - His rule, His authority and supremacy, HE ENJOYS AND
EXERCISES AUTHORITY INDEPENDENT OF ANYBODY ELSE !! They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . We cannot contain our adoration for Him! They "exchanged the glory of the
immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and
reptiles." But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it (emphasis mine). 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." Praise in the Midst of Problems. I'm glad you're here to journey with me! Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. Peter says it is possible for these believers to have both great joy and grief in the midst of their trials. You'll find great expressions of reverence and honor
for God. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. When this happens, the secret is to refocus on your relationship with him. 118:15). Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. earnestly I seek you; We must have an eternal view. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. WE PRAISE GOD IN PRAYER
when we follow Jesus instruction, and express our adoration for Him -- "Hallowed
be Thy Name," (Matt. 1:16). Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? Listen to what Hebrews says: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? Confession of God's Promises - The basis of our authority in prayer is the word of God. 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. When David was confronted by Nathan about
his sin and as repentance worked inside of David and bore fruit, he had these
thoughts of 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). This is Deut. David's painful guilt runs through this psalm. He celebrates the profound riches of the wisdom and
knowledge of God. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. James said the same thing: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life (emphasis mine) that God has promised to those who love him (Jas 1:12). In many of our churches, we call people to faith saying that if you come to Christ, you will be able to hit homeruns, you will be able to make straight As, you will never be sick, and you will be wealthy. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. 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. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. (Isaiah 24:23, NIV). DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING:
Greatness. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. 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).1 Peter 1:6. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. Seek Truth in Scripture. Peter says this is not true for the believer; though the believer may die, we are being sheilded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (v. 5). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. Psalm 149:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes. This probably means that David wrote it later in life, as he reflected back on God's faithfulness in his many . Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. He knows exactly what you need and how much you can handle. 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.. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. 1:1-4). Hi, I'm Kathryn! Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. For eleven
chapters Paul has been giving his comprehensive account of the gospel. Jesus said, "But why do you call Me
'Lord, Lord' and do not do the things which I say?" Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. in a dry and parched land The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. Paul said he was at the same time sorrowful and still rejoicing. To have joy in trials is not to deny pain. 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. After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. 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. Many of us have lost our joy because we have sinned by losing the right focus. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! In the same way, trials are necessary in order to prove the reality of ones faith. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. Its one of the ways we can tell if its genuine. is their focus on the gospel as well. This is about
David speaking well of God; David is expressing adoration and respect to God. How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? I will rejoice over them and honor them. 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. They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. The metallurgist will put it in the fire and see at what temperature it melts. Praise in the Midst of Trouble. This is common in the world. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. Focus on your faith; trials prove the genuineness of our faith. Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are
exalted as head over all." 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. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. Against the wrath.-- Or perhaps, upon the wrath. In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. We must develop an eternal perspective. Maybe that is why God touched Jacobs thigh and caused him to limp after wrestling with God and prevailing. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his
glory above the heavens. We are creatures of time here on earth - He is
timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." He was the envy of all his friends and business associates. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). What we do today will affect our eternity. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. In the midst of his anguish, the psalmist (Ethan) begins his prayer with praise and worship. But to the extent we are able to entertain the concept - God is eternal; He is
"from everlasting to everlasting." In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. 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. What does that mean? "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." Go back to your first love. My comfort, my peace, my strength. Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and
through Him and to Him are all things. The contrast is that true faith is more precious than gold in that it never perishes. 3:23). He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. The imperishableness of gold is one of the things that make it valuable. No, its how we go through the trial. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. Look at the life of any truly godly man or woman, and you will see that godliness has always been marked by trials. They both denied Christ when they were tested through the trial. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). This life is not just about our future career, marriage, or retirement. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can't confirm it. _________________________________________________. It was beautiful, but when they put it into fire, they found out it wasnt. We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. 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. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. 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). Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. Chapter 69. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:89. Its only the broken whom he can pour his precious grace through to minister to others. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). 20:4 .. "For the LORD your God is the
one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you
victory." WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. Read More. (Psa. 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. Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. Or who has
been his counsellor Who has ever given to God, that God should repay Him? To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted . It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE
GLORY FOR EVER! We
through the gospel have access to God's Power -- when faith prompts us to obey
Christ in baptism, THE POWER OF GOD LIFTS US FROM SIN. The thrust of
David's words are - God is worthy of our praise, our worship and obedience
and He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and
majesty. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. Here I am! But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. are - This is taking place right this minute. But that's not it. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. Next . That is similar to genuine faith. He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. Verse Concepts. It's that simple. Trials only last for a little while in comparison to our eternal salvation. This is the straight out truth from me. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. Look at what Paul said about his trials in 2 Corinthians 6:10: Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything (emphasis mine). Israel's King David knew how to give thanks in the midst of trouble, writing, "I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds" ( Psalm 9:1 ). They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. 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. The victory they enjoyed - was
victory God granted to them. 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. 1:23). Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. But eventually - analysis
and argument must give way to adoration. David's Prayer 10 David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, "Praise be to you, LORD, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. My everything. He doesnt waste anything. How do we bless, or praise God? He is there, and his presence enables us to get through it, and even experience the sweetest joy. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. Application Question: What are common responses to suffering? In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. And - God "did not
give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self
discipline," (2 Tim. Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? We are edifying one another,
and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. 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. Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. These praises are not always after victory. 3. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made
mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me, Thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct, Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular, The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular, Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular, To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor, David praises God for the truth of his word, He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 138:7 Though I walk in the midst (Psalm Ps Psa. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. 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 ). Maybe we have been in a bad marriage or dealing with a difficult boss or some type of persecution. 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. (Psalms 113:4, NIV). David begins this stirring and prayerful statement by praising the name of God;
in another place he wrote: "According to Your Name, O God, so is Your praise to
the ends of the earth," (Psa. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. my whole being longs for you, These praises are not always after victory. We have experienced the new birth. 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, And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting:
"Hallelujah! 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. . One of the reasons we can rejoice in trials is because it proves the genuiness of our faith. What other reasons can we rejoice in trials? Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. BOOK TWO Psalms 42-72 -Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses - To the Chief Musician. 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. Believers can rejoice in trials because of this--they have purpose. By Warren E. Berkley
From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. Below are 20 verses of praise to help you get started. 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. In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". 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