Paul said he was at the same time sorrowful and still rejoicing. To have joy in trials is not to deny pain. Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. Praising God in the hard times doesn't minimize or deny heaviness of heart. We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. How can we have joy in the midst of our trials? Try meditating on each word in Psalm 63:1 slowly. Psalm 73:26. Why had David lost joy in his salvation? 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 can rejoice in our trials because those who are faithful will be honored and praised by God. 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. This is Paul's outburst of praise, informed by revelation
- and inspired by the sovereignty of God. When David was confronted by Nathan about
his sin and as repentance worked inside of David and bore fruit, he had these
thoughts of God. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. 3 who forgives all your sins. He raises a rhetorical question, Who has known the mind of the Lord? 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. Scripture reveals that after David's first child with Bathsheba died, he . It was not as strong or valuable. Step by
step he has shown how God has devised and revealed a way of putting sinners
right with himself; how Christ died for our sins, and was raised for our
justification; how we are united with Christ in His death and resurrection; how
the Christian life is lived by walking in the Spirit not the flesh. Peter says there is more. We praise God in prayer. This is how I approach it if you need some guidance to start. But look at Christianitywe honor and worship a man who died on a cross. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love (emphasis mine), just as I have obeyed my Fathers commands and remain in his love (John 15:10). And You have put to shame those who hate us. Believers can rejoice in trials because of this--they have purpose. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. 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. He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. _________________________________________________. How many of us are missing joy in our trials? Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books. At times there is an unhealthy form of the gospel taught in the church. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. How he served on earth affected his future servicethe service he would do for the rest of his life. There is a harvest for those who have been trained by pain. 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. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. Typically, we honor those who are successful and do great things. His existence is timeless; He had no
beginning, He anticipates no end. 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. Psalm 138-141King James Version. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!" (1 Chro. 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 ). 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. David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. As I follow the instructions of God and honor the Son, there flows from my life
just exactly the kind of influence that will do people good and not evil. 6:46). We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. Jesus said in his high priestly prayer in John 17:22 that the glory he had in heaven has been shared with us. Maybe they were believing God for healing, and it didnt happen. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. For the mouth of the
LORD has spoken." These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. 3. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. Peter says it is possible for these believers to have both great joy and grief in the midst of their trials. Are you facing battles in your life? There is often a bonding that happens with others while going through hardship together. Is he God your Protector? How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? (Lk. 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.. Wish you could take to heart these Bible verses about praising God in the storm? Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Knowing that God is for you will strengthen your trust in Him during times of hardship and the unknown. Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. What must we do if we have lost it? It seems to be the same argument used by Peter, since he has just talked about our heavenly inheritance. Is he God your Provider? Fundamentally we are expressing our praise to God; we are thinking about God,
and the things of God; we are honoring the Savior. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said about trials: Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. We can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. The book of Hebrews begins with an eloquent, beautiful statement about GOD
SPEAKING THROUGH THIS SON (Heb. God is the one who gives you faith (Ephesians 2:89), and he is the one who keeps it. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. He has brought us back to the basics. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:35. in a dry and parched land It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The next thing David said is, an
acknowledgment of the
ETERNITY OF GOD. 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. But thats not it. (Psa. my whole being longs for you, God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. 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. He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can't confirm it. 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. Wow! In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). We cannot contain our adoration for Him! Application Question: What are some ways we can focus on our faith in trials in order to keep our joy? 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me: you shall stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand shall save me. "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." 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. It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. is their focus on the gospel as well. Maybe that is why God touched Jacobs thigh and caused him to limp after wrestling with God and prevailing. (Romans 15:11, NIV). This is a wonder. Why did you lose it? He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. "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." Read More. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. So you find
statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. It's that simple. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. Paul was a very zealous man. Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Why is that? 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. Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). are - This is taking place right this minute. By Warren E. Berkley
From Expository Files 5.12; December 1998. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. This is like a mountain climber. 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. So amid cheers and to the sound of ram's horns, David and all the people of Israel carried the ark of the LORD. They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. 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. It is false faith. See, true faith, unlike gold, is imperishable. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. 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. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. What we do today will affect our eternity. Christ said, I will never leave you nor forsake you (Matt 28:20). These would make any person proud. He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. Listen to what he says in the previous verses. . He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. when David sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. 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. 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. One of the wonderful promises about this text is that God uses trouble in order to comfort us so we can comfort those who go through any trouble (v. 4). I cannot help but think about Jacob and Rachel. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. Ephesians 1:3 says we have every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. 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. Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. 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. Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. Our Father knows whats best as well. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole
assembly " What does this mean? She has joy because she has the right focus as she considers this new baby that will be birthed into the world. BOOK TWO Psalms 42-72 -Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses - To the Chief Musician. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The thrust of
David's words are - God is worthy of our praise, our worship and obedience
and He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and
majesty. It was never true faith. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Its because sin has taken away our joy. In what way is this temporary? There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. It melted at a lower temperature. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made
mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28). Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. All rights reserved. Verse Concepts. The first 21 verses are a cry to the Lord, laying out the problem that David finds . 7. - God says in Psalm 50:23. "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. My morning, my afternoon, my night. It is temporary, not just because of the fact that it will end in time, but it is a little while in comparison to the salvation and inheritance you will experience for eternity. Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. In fact, God is preserving this inheritance, keeping it from decay or being stolen, even right now. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. How do we know if we have genuine faith? My everything. Power belongs to God. Lets look at a couple of reasons why trials would be necessary. 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. In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. They "exchanged the glory of the
immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and
reptiles." These praises are not always after victory. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. 4. ). 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. They have authority,
but not sovereignty! This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. We have probably seen this in some of the people God has chosen to use in the greatest ways. 2. Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? It is harder for them to love, harder for them to forgive, or harder for them to have peace. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. my - Mine. I understand. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. Conclusion:
David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people
about God. WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE,
for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls (emphasis mine).1 Peter 1:89. Verse Concepts. In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but
that authority is a function of God's order for the home. After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. That place is His Word. Jesus is a descendant of David. Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. I will rejoice over them and honor them. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). 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 can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. The drama intensifies. Where do you find words of praise and thanksgiving when your heart is full of sorrow and struggle? and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. What I say next is absolute. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and . 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. Plus, get a set of printable prayer and scripture cards, including these 20 Bible verses for praising God in hard times. His Word has reached our hearts
and had the intended influence. 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, They fell away from God, they complained about God, and they were divided. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God (emphasis mine).Daniel 3:2425 (KJV). The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Confession of God's Promises - The basis of our authority in prayer is the word of God. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. And
certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this
concept of ETERNITY. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? You, God, are my God, 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. No, they were never saved. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). 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). There is a certain pain
about life here on the earth and all the unpleasant things we encounter. What was David's reaction to all of his troubles? Proud member The victory they enjoyed - was
victory God granted to them. True faith will last in the face of trials. 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. Unless otherwise noted, the primary Scriptures used are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. This reservoir allows you to go deeper than you have before. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. My defender, my path, my victory. Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless his holy name!Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits,who forgives all your iniquity,who heals all your diseases,who redeems your life from the pit,who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,who satisfies you with goodso that your youth is renewed like the eagles.The Lord works righteousnessand justice for all who are oppressed. God has complete independence
in the exercise of His authority. Hear this: peace, patience, endurance, love, and joy are fruits of trials. Concepts and Connections. I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. I'm glad you're here to journey with me! If we only are thinking about tomorrow, next year, or thirty years from now, we will not have a sustainable joy. 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! Therefore, we can have joy. Gold is one of the most precious metals because it is one of the most imperishable. God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. When I dont have the words to pray, I turn to Bible verses about praising God and use those to pray through Gods Word. 3:23). 1:7). Before discipline came, David was living in sin, but after the affliction, he obeyed Gods words. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. 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). This is Deut. 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). Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. 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