9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Judas didnt have genuine faith. 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." He says you may have had to. This can be translated if necessary as in the ESV or if need be as seen in the KJV. Every time I worship God I need to be mindful of His greatness. We have an inheritance waiting for us in heaven, and our salvation is secure because God is shielding it for us. They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. It is not just about getting to heaven. Many of us have lost our joy because we have sinned by losing the right focus. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. (Psa. 3. Below are 20 verses of praise to help you get started. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? Or, does it pull you away from him, his people, and his will for your life? Maybe that is why God touched Jacobs thigh and caused him to limp after wrestling with God and prevailing. 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. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. I thirst for you, Find, read and study the passages in the Bible
where men and women prayed. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. How he served on earth affected his future servicethe service he would do for the rest of his life. my - Mine. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. Try meditating on each word in Psalm 63:1 slowly. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. The promise of Romans 8:28 is only true if our salvation and inheritance are secure; only then can all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. Related Topics: Christian Life, Suffering, Trials, Persecution, Greg Brown earned his MA in religion and MA in teaching from Trinity International University, a MRE from Liberty University, and a PhD in theology from Louisiana Baptist University. Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? in a dry and parched land 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. His faith was not real, and the trial was meant to demonstrate that. Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. I cannot help but think about Jacob and Rachel. Amen. 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. When you lose your love for Christ, trials dont feel like they last only a few days as it was for Jacob working for Rachel. We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. 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. Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. God can
help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. 10:1). Praising God in the Storm Sermon This Praising God in the Storm Sermon by Traci Morin help you learn the purpose and how to die more to self in suffering. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. 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. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). 1:1-4). These praises are not always after victory. Peter says there is more. Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. This is like a mountain climber. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. This means Christ is ruling in heaven but we are there in spirit with him. How many of us are missing joy in our trials? The Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart. When I read something in God's Word, I'm convinced God is right and I have the
faith and courage to act on that, I'm praising God - by the obedient attention
I'm giving His Word. We praise God in prayer. 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 . He has served over eighteen years in pastoral ministry, and currently serves as a chaplain and professor at Handong G More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? 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. Praise the. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. It proves to us and others that we are part of the kingdom of God (Philip 1:28, 29). Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. 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). Before discipline came, David was living in sin, but after the affliction, he obeyed Gods words. They fell away from God, they complained about God, and they were divided. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. The fact that they are necessary means there is intention behind them. Verse Concepts. It's that simple. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. Psalm 73:26. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? "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." This is Deut. 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. I hope we too will have these thoughts about God; and through continued reading,
study, prayer and practice -- I trust we will be drawn closer and closer to Him,
worshipping Him and obeying Him from the heart. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . He celebrates the profound riches of the wisdom and
knowledge of God. 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. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made
mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. 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. There is often a bonding that happens with others while going through hardship together. Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. When I dont have the words to pray, I turn to Bible verses about praising God and use those to pray through Gods Word. What other reasons are trials necessary? Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. (Isaiah 24:23, NIV). He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. 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. And
certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. 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 is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. That is one of the blessings of trials; it proves our faith, whether it is real or not. He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can't confirm it. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. 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. We must have an eternal view. 1:23). God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. 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. WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE,
for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. 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. This is the straight out truth from me. Trials to our faith, are like fire to a precious metalthe fire tests the genuineness of it. The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. Next . Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). "And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you" ( 1 Pet 1:4 ). We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. 1:7). Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole
assembly " What does this mean? This was something shameful in that culture. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. The power of praise in times of trouble is that His joy bubbles up inside of you and covers you in peace. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. It took me to several chapters of 2 Samuel. It is this way with any good father. Praise the
Lord." Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. 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. His existence is timeless; He had no
beginning, He anticipates no end. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. It was not as strong or valuable. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING:
Greatness. . Are you in a place that feels dry and perhaps a bit hopeless? He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. Here I am! You work and sweat and put forth effort; then
when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me . Trials can create a tremendous intimacy. At times there is an unhealthy form of the gospel taught in the church. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. What other reasons can we rejoice in trials? They "exchanged the glory of the
immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and
reptiles." Jesus said, "But why do you call Me
'Lord, Lord' and do not do the things which I say?" As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. I will rejoice over them and honor them. My morning, my afternoon, my night. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting:
"Hallelujah! It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . Some exercise authority in some way - but they do not exercise
authority independently. Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. Wow! Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. This is really happening. It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. 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). 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. Therefore, we can have joy. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. of Judas denied Christ and never returned. It is very possible for Christians to lose the joy of their salvation. Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. For eleven
chapters Paul has been giving his comprehensive account of the gospel. Plus, get a set of printable prayer and scripture cards, including these 20 Bible verses for praising God in hard times. 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. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. 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. I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. The trial given to Paul was a work of grace to keep him from the sin of pride. 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 can also gain great wisdom from King David in using praise in the midst of our trouble. If Satan, who was originally an angel without a sin nature, fell into pridehow much more likely a human who was exalted to write near half of the New Testament? 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. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Focus on eternity; trials are brief in comparison to eternity. 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." How do we know if we have genuine faith? A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. What must we do if we have lost it? Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. 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. I'm just an ordinary girl following an extraordinary God, learning to seek God's possible in this world of impossible. 14 Dressed only in a linen ephod, he began to dance before the LORD with great enthusiasm. Ownership. They cannot think, honor or edify
one another. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. I am talking to God, and he is listening. 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.. 6:9). Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? Feel free to take just a sentence or small portion of the verse to focus on each day. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. Listen to what David said about his experience with discipline: Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word (Ps 119:67). See, true faith, unlike gold, is imperishable. We must develop an eternal perspective. Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? Preventer of Mistakes - Watch and pray that you enter not in to temptation. In his great mercy he has given us new birth (emphasis mine) into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (1 Pet 1:3). Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? Next, he says the trials are only for a little while. Now for some of us who have been going through a difficult situation for six months, a year, or ten years, the timing may not feel short at all. What does that mean? David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Psalm 17:7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. No, they were never saved. All rights reserved. Christ taught the same thing. Seek Truth in Scripture. It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. I dont come from a completely reformed background. 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! This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. "And the glory of the LORD
will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? God - GOD. In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his
glory above the heavens. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.1 Corinthians 11:3032. Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and
through Him and to Him are all things. Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. 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. It is false faith. When it says the trials have come so that our faith may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed, this seems to be referring to the reality that God will praise you, glorify you, and honor you for your faithfulness in going through trials. 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. 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. He is there, and his presence enables us to get through it, and even experience the sweetest joy. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. We can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. These would make any person proud. Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. All rights reserved. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. This chapter relates how largely and liberally David, besides what he had before done, and his princes, offered towards defraying the expenses of building the temple, 1Ch 29:1-8 and the joy and thankfulness that he and his people expressed on that account, attended with prayers for Solomon, and offering sacrifices unto the Lord, 1Ch 29:9-21 and the chapter is closed, and so the book, with an account of the second unction of Solomon, the placing him on the throne, and the submission of all ranks of men unto him, and of the death of David, 1Ch 29:22-30. How do you respond to 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. 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). 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. THINGS HAPPEN THAT WE TAKE NO PLEASURE IN. Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. That is similar to genuine faith. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. Paul saw his trials as short and momentary. I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". Paul says not only is he in total control, but he is specifically controlling the temperature gauge on every trial. Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. What was David's reaction to all of his troubles? Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. Today, how do Christians do this? Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. It is simple - praise to God reminds you that you are not alone. Why had David lost joy in his salvation? One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. 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. The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. That means complete independence in the exercise of rule or
authority. This is where he prepares his counselors. Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Paul said he had learned that God comforted him in the midst of trouble so he could comfort those in any trouble. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. No, its how we go through the trial. You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. He doesnt waste anything. In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. We are edifying one another,
and reminding ourselves of the promises of the gospel. Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this
concept of ETERNITY. True faith will last in the face of trials. and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. 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. Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from
enemies he had these thoughts of God. Paul - in the first eleven chapters -
takes up the subjects of justification, sanctification, glorification and NOW,
it's like he stops out of breath TO ADORE THE GLORY OF GOD, and to speak
of His sovereignty. Paul was a very zealous man. The civil servant, for example, does not enjoy
independence. 8:6, " the
Lord gave David victory wherever he went." 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. I understand. The first 21 verses are a cry to the Lord, laying out the problem that David finds . Why? Through Song. If we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. Or who has
been his counsellor Who has ever given to God, that God should repay Him? When shall I come and appear before God? They will be memorialized even as Job was. When I
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