Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. Many of us have lost our joy because we have sinned by losing the right focus. Peter says it is possible for these believers to have both great joy and grief in the midst of their trials. Christ taught the same thing. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. Use these timeless Bible verses about praising God in your prayers until your heart can find its own words. We can focus on our inheritance and security in heaven. In Isaiah we discover statements like this: "The moon will be abashed, the sun
ashamed; for the LORD Almighty will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and
before its elders, gloriously. But thats not it. Psalm 138-141King James Version. 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. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. Yours, O LORD, is the
greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for
everything in heaven and earth is yours. Unless otherwise noted, the primary Scriptures used are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. 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 . We are creatures of time here on earth - He is
timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." "Save me, O God!": This psalm attributed to David is a cry of despair to the Lord when he was being afflicted by enemies that seemed to surround him at all times. 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? when David sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. 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 . 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. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. They have lost it, and instead, are loving other things more than Christ. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. 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 ). And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. (Psalms 115:1,
NIV). Is it realistic that both joy and grief can exist together? Listen to what John said about those who were in the church but left the church of Ephesus to follow the Gnostic cults. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. Hebrews 12:12, 13 says this: Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 3. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. 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. What does that mean? Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. Do you know we are being prepared for eternity and an eternal destiny? But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. ). Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. 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. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. 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! It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Why is that? Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert
ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. The word kinds can be translated various or multicolored. Some had, no doubt, lost their land, their loved ones and their careers, and yet Peter says they can still have great joy in the midst of these multicolored trials. Matthew (164). These would make any person proud. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation
- and inspired by the sovereignty of God. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. There is a harvest for those who have been trained by pain. 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. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE
GLORY FOR EVER! Romans 8:17 declares that we are co-heirs with Christ, and therefore, what is the Sons is ours. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. This is where he prepares his counselors. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. When we view our trials in comparison to eternity, then they become light and momentary. It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. 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. In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). 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. No! Big Question: What does Peter teach as secrets to joy in the midst of trials? David says, "In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. Victory. 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). In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. That is similar to genuine faith. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. In verse 8, he refers to himself as a sinner. This is not their fault, and it is not necessarily a lack of spirituality. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. This is a wonder. 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." They can co-exist in the same way an expectant mother can go through the travail of birth and still have joy in thinking about what is to come. Look at the life of any truly godly man or woman, and you will see that godliness has always been marked by trials. Trials can create a tremendous intimacy. 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. Because your love is better than life,my lips will glorify you.I will praise you as long as I live,and in your name I will lift up my hands. God Saving From Enemies. Try meditating on each word in Psalm 63:1 slowly. 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. But that's not it. If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). 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 directed me to research Psalm 63 and it's history. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Likewise, Psalms 117:2 - "For great is His
love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. It's that simple. It will become drudgery. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from
enemies he had these thoughts of God. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. This is common in the world. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times, 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. Paul did. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. For what son is not disciplined by his father (Heb 12:7)? 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. Its also about the role we will play once we are there. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. Are you lacking joy in the midst of your trial? Trials to our faith, are like fire to a precious metalthe fire tests the genuineness of it. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Or who has
been his counsellor Who has ever given to God, that God should repay Him? This is not true faith. 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. There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. Bible verses about praising God can help guide your prayers in these times. Those of you who are hard-hearted and never cry, God teaches you to cry through pain. He simply says they did not really belong to us. They werent really saved. Paul saw his trials as short and momentary. I understand. Therefore, we can have joy. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. are - This is taking place right this minute. Psalm 23:3,4 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake, Psalm 41:7,8 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt, Psalm 66:10-12 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried, Psalm 71:20,21 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. In verse 7 he prays, "Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions." Apparently his troubles later in life dredged up the sins that he had committed in earlier years. 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.. All rights reserved. Christianity can become like arduous labor; it can become legalism, and it can steal our joy, if we have the wrong focus. Let praise bring you up above what you see in the world right now. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are
exalted as head over all." You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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 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. Peter says there is more. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. Here I am! GOD! 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. He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. 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. I feel like Peter is doing that herehe brings us back to the gospel; he brings us back to our salvation. We see Israel going through trials in the wilderness, and God disciplined them. Scripture commands us to think on godly things. Listen to what Paul says: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. Is he God your Provider? 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 Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. They have authority,
but not sovereignty! In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away (emphasis mine).Matthew 13:2021. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). This relationship will carry you and give you joy. Application Question: What ways have you experienced the loss of joy in your salvation? 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, I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible
where men and women prayed. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. How can we have joy in the midst of trials? Focus on your faith; trials prove the genuineness of our faith. I am talking to God, and he is listening. 4. This is what we see happening to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 11. Read More. How can we encourage others with this when they are suffering? Power. How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? He celebrates the profound riches of the wisdom and
knowledge of God. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept,
of God's glory. Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? What we do today will affect our eternity. It happened that, when the ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. Is he God your Healer? Salem Media Group. This is a phenomenal concept. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. I will rejoice over them and honor them. Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. 1:7). (Psalms 113:4, NIV). 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. 14 Dressed only in a linen ephod, he began to dance before the LORD with great enthusiasm. 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). 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Conclusion:
David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people
about God. 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. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge (Ps 51:4). It melted at a lower temperature. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). God can
help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. We have experienced the new birth. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. This happened to the church of Ephesus, and it is common for us. 57:5-6). Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said about trials: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. 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. Though the fig tree does not budand there are no grapes on the vines,though the olive crop failsand the fields produce no food,though there are no sheep in the penand no cattle in the stalls,yet I will rejoice in the Lord,I will be joyful in God my Savior.The Sovereign Lord is my strength;he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,he enables me to tread on the heights. That means He doesn't have to clear anything
with anybody! My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, "Where is your God?" When . That place is His Word. What must we do if we have lost it? If it melts early, it is not real. Verse Concepts. 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). Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. "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." God says, Thats what Im looking for. 1:1-4). Before discipline came, David was living in sin, but after the affliction, he obeyed Gods words. 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." Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. The child may cry and complain, and it is not that the father is immune to the childs tears, but it is because he knows whats best. It is the relationships around us that often enable us to endure hard times. He is worthy of praise due to His
greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. These have come so that your faithof greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by firemay be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:7. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). Start somewhere. 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). Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. My plans, my purpose, my schedule. He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. God is the one who gives you faith (Ephesians 2:89), and he is the one who keeps it. Get the Surrounded Devotional 14 days of exploring how God is with you in the storm and learning how to fight your battles by praising God. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. If faith is genuine, it will last until the revelation of Christ when he comes, and it will result in praise, glory, and honor from God (v. 7). 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. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). Focus on eternity; trials are brief in comparison to eternity. He is there, and his presence enables us to get through it, and even experience the sweetest joy. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. 6:9). James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. They were abusing the Lords Supper, and God brought weakness, sickness, and even death on them. They "exchanged the glory of the
immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and
reptiles." It was hard work to serve for her, but it felt like only a few days because of love. When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. A strong personality. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. One of the reasons we can rejoice in trials is because it proves the genuiness of our faith. The next reason is because it tests our faith. 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