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. Maybe we have been in a bad marriage or dealing with a difficult boss or some type of persecution. 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . "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." The metallurgist will put it in the fire and see at what temperature it melts. Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. 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 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. In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept, of God's glory. In the same way, trials are necessary in order to prove the reality of ones faith. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. 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. 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. Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. Psalm 73:26. In this passage, faith is both compared and contrasted with gold. Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. 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. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. God - GOD. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? Its because sin has taken away our joy. Ephesians 1:3 says we have every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. Here I am! _________________________________________________. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Jesus is a descendant of David. 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. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. "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." It is harder for them to love, harder for them to forgive, or harder for them to have peace. Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. What we do today will affect our eternity. All rights reserved. We see evidence of this with David. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. But eventually - analysis and argument must give way to adoration. Why is that? Listen, if you are truly born again, you are kept by Gods power until the coming of salvation which will be revealed at the coming of Christ (1 Pet 1:5) and not the power of your faith. 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. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. But we see this reality throughout the Scripture. 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. In what way is this temporary? God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. 3. 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. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. The imperishableness of gold is one of the things that make it valuable. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. Peter says there is more. Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. I have found many young Christians that have lost joy or even fallen into spiritual depression, thinking they had sinned in such a way that they had lost their salvation. His existence is timeless; He had no beginning, He anticipates no end. In Romans one Paul is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in particular, the Gentiles. God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . 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 ). He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). God can help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. 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. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. 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. And You have put to shame those who hate us. 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. David wrote Psalm 18 and sang it to the Lord "in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul" (superscription). 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Praise the Lord." Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. Paul said he was at the same time sorrowful and still rejoicing. To have joy in trials is not to deny pain. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. 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. It is the relationships around us that often enable us to endure hard times. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. The expression in the Old Testament that indicates God's blessing on a person is to say that God's face would shine on them. 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. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. Are you faithfully seeking him in the midst of your trial? What is the next reason we can rejoice in trials? I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. Paul said something similar in 2 Corinthians 4:1718: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. But this is more than just a speech or something said repeatedly and ritualistically. When Paul describes what sin is, he says - when we sin, we fall short of the glory of God; one translation says, we fail to glorify God --- Rom. It is false faith. We can rejoice in our trials because those who are faithful will be honored and praised by God. This is common in the world. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Heb 12:11). It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Want to explore further how God is by your side through it all? Focus on eternity; trials are brief in comparison to eternity. See, this person was in the church, heard the Word of God, and he responded with joy. 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. But thats not it. 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." 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. This is like a mountain climber. These cookies do not store any personal information. It lasts for a very long time. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the . When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). ). 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, It took me to several chapters of 2 Samuel. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. What I say next is absolute. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. That secures a freedom from distraction and instills a confidence to proceed in prayer as the Holy Spirit leads. 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. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. We see the man Job, memorialized in Scripture for his faithfulness in going through trials. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. How do we know if we have genuine faith? That means He doesn't have to clear anything with anybody! Whatever Pauls trial, it was given to him because of the surpassing great revelations he had received from God. 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. He simply says they did not really belong to us. They werent really saved. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 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. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. 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. As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. Understanding this reality is one of the major reasons we can rejoice in the midst of trials. Is he God your Healer? Before discipline came, David was living in sin, but after the affliction, he obeyed Gods words. Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. This person inevitably falls away from Christ and never returns. It happened that, when the ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal Our fathers trusted in thee: They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. is their focus on the gospel as well. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. When shall I come and appear before God? My comfort, my peace, my strength. They both denied Christ when they were tested through the trial. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. This is not true faith. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) 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. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. Is he God your Protector? They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. He also called these suffering saints to focus on it as well. As he speaks of the futility and darkness and ignorance of idolatry he says they exchanged the glory of God for images made to look like man and animals (Rom. Peter says there is more. Feel free to take just a sentence or small portion of the verse to focus on each day. 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. Praise the. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. How do you respond to trials? Christ taught the same thing. Look at what Paul says: That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. It means He is the Judge of all the earth, and what He decides is - by definition - RIGHTEOUS, and TRUE and GOOD and FAIR. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. You'll find great expressions of reverence and honor for God. They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. How many of us are missing joy in our trials? He is near to the brokenhearted ( Psalm 34:18 ). Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. King David prayed, "Wealth and honor come from you We give you thanks, and praise your glorious name Everything comes from you" (1 Chronicles 29:12-14, NIV). 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. Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. Or, does it pull you away from him, his people, and his will for your life? Paul saw his trials as short and momentary. He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. where there is no water. 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. The word proved is used of testing metals through fire. You will find that it is in the fire that your intimacy with Christ becomes the greatest. 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