138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He directed me to research Psalm 63 and it's history. Is he God your Protector? Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving. God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. GOD! Why is that? In the same way, trials are necessary in order to prove the reality of ones faith. Here is a question: does simply going through a trial warrant reward in heaven? In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? They have lost it, and instead, are loving other things more than Christ. PRAISE GOD because He is your God! God has complete independence in the exercise of His authority. We cannot contain our adoration for Him! He is there, and his presence enables us to get through it, and even experience the sweetest joy. They were abusing the Lords Supper, and God brought weakness, sickness, and even death on them. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. My comfort, my peace, my strength. Peter says we have been given a new birth (v. 3) into a living hope through the resurrected Jesus Christ. No, its how we go through the trial. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. 12 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Your Affliction 1) That God is sovereign and in complete control of the intensity and the duration of your affliction. Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. Listen to what John said about those who were in the church but left the church of Ephesus to follow the Gnostic cults. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. He has brought us back to the basics. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." David goes on to say that God is "enthroned on the praises of Israel."In other words, God has been praised by his people through the years, because he has been faithful to them and always sustained them. Maybe they were believing God for healing, and it didnt happen. As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 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. Jesus declared that the meek would inherit the earth (Matt 5:5). David praises the Lord for delivering him from the Philistines, and he invites others to join him in singing joyfully to the Lord. Death is the ultimate way to turn someone from sin. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. This would suggest, if we will keep clear in our hearts the real glory of God, that will contribute to righteousness; it will help keep us from sin. 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 ). Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. We are creatures of time here on earth - He is timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." 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. Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me.You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit.Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name. Living through a stormy season? She has joy because she has the right focus as she considers this new baby that will be birthed into the world. Every time I worship God I need to be mindful of His greatness. God can help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. But eventually - analysis and argument must give way to adoration. WE PRAISE GOD IN PRAYER when we follow Jesus instruction, and express our adoration for Him -- "Hallowed be Thy Name," (Matt. We must develop an eternal perspective. Turn your eyes to him and allow him to surround you with his love and strength. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. A good father only allows his child to go through trials if they are necessary. In the midst of his anguish, the psalmist (Ethan) begins his prayer with praise and worship. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Remember that God is surrounding you! There are many people in this life who never receive their natural inheritance. Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? (Lk. 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. 2. (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Through Song. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . When I pray, study His Word preach His Word, I ought to reflect on His greatness. Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. Simon Peter was privileged to see Jesus transfigured and he later wrote about it with these words: "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eye-witnesses of his majesty," (2 Pet. David in writing the Psalms expresses many praises to the Lord. I am talking to God, and he is listening. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. To help support this ministry, we gratefully accept non-tax deductible donations. There is a harvest for those who have been trained by pain. We have experienced the new birth. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. 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. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. But look at Christianitywe honor and worship a man who died on a cross. It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. What is the secret to joy in trials? At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose. DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING: Greatness. I stand at the door and knock. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. 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. 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. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. It brings joy because it is in the midst of the trial that we see Christ and know him more. These would make any person proud. This is common in the world. 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. It happened that, when the ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal 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. 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. 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). It was not as strong or valuable. I am not really praising God until I decide to follow all His instructions. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. Maybe we are lacking joy because we are not cultivating this loving relationship with Christ. - God says in Psalm 50:23. Everything we know about God should cause us to regard and adore His greatness. 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. So you find statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. 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. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. He knows exactly what you need and how much you can handle. Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said about trials: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? 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. my - Mine. The victory they enjoyed - was victory God granted to them. It proves to us and others that we are part of the kingdom of God (Philip 1:28, 29). They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. 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. I will rejoice over them and honor them. I pray youll be encouraged and take hope in Gods power, even as the battles seem to close in around you. Power belongs to God. Focus on eternity; trials are brief in comparison to eternity. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. And - God "did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline," (2 Tim. That is similar to genuine faith. 10:1). (Psa. They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. But thats not it. I will reward those who have faith in the midst of their trials. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. His faith was not real, and the trial was meant to demonstrate that. They will be memorialized even as Job was. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. This is what we see happening to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 11. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. How can we better strive to keep it? But there is another way to go through trials. 118:15). James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. 2. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!For the Lord is a great God,and a great King above all gods. 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, However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Look at what Paul says: That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 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.1 Peter 1:69. This probably means that David wrote it later in life, as he reflected back on God's faithfulness in his many . Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). Big Question: What does Peter teach as secrets to joy in the midst of trials? It was hard work to serve for her, but it felt like only a few days because of love. 1:16). At times there is an unhealthy form of the gospel taught in the church. It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. I understand. Listen to what he says in the previous verses. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. Why had David lost joy in his salvation? 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. And the God of peace will be with you.Philippians 4:89. Judas didnt have genuine faith. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. Is he God your Healer? Maybe that was why God allowed Peter to go through such a humbling trial at the cross since he would be the Lords chief Apostle. The drama intensifies. We are educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find analysis and argument and affirmation. That secures a freedom from distraction and instills a confidence to proceed in prayer as the Holy Spirit leads. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. 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. 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 . In two Old Testament books - perhaps more than most of the others - we are told, over and over, about the glory of God: Isaiah and Psalms. Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. Understanding this reality is one of the major reasons we can rejoice in the midst of trials. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). Its also about the role we will play once we are there. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? 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. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. He is near to the brokenhearted ( Psalm 34:18 ). 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. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me (Rev 3:20). Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. He professes his confidence in God Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (7) This verse echoes Psalm 23:4; Psalm 30:3; Psalm 71:20. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. 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. In fact, one of the things that I respect about the reformed tradition (Presbyterians, Reformed Baptist, Reformed Church of America, etc.) He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. We can focus on our inheritance and security in heaven. Why did you lose it? Matthew (164). 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. How do we bless, or praise God? How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? 1:1-4). Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? I will extol theLordat all times;his praise will always be on my lips.I will gloryin theLord;let the afflicted hear and rejoice.Glorify theLordwith me;let us exalthis name together.I sought theLord,and he answered me;he deliveredme from all my fears. Those who are faithfulmeaning that they didnt quit, meaning that they continued to trust in God and honor him in the midst of trialswill be richly rewarded. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. 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