It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. He encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. Paul saw his trials as short and momentary. You work and sweat and put forth effort; then
when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. 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. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. When we view our trials in comparison to eternity, then they become light and momentary. Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;save me and I will be saved,for you are the one I praise. 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. And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you (1 Pet 1:4). This probably means that David wrote it later in life, as he reflected back on God's faithfulness in his many . It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. Look at what Paul says: That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. The imperishableness of gold is one of the things that make it valuable. These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. Some exercise authority in some way - but they do not exercise
authority independently. God chose Psalm 63 for us to focus on at this time. 3. 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. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Let us hear that this inheritance is not only heavenly, but it will be earthly. He celebrates the profound riches of the wisdom and
knowledge of God. How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? 1 Ryle, J. C. (1993). Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. WE PRAISE GOD THROUGH THE INFLUENCE OF
FAITHFUL LIVES
"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good
deeds and praise your Father in heaven." In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). Praise the. The civil servant, for example, does not enjoy
independence. What must we do if we have lost it? We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. 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. But that's not it. Our Father knows whats best as well. When I am vulnerable, you are my refuge. In this passage, the writer says to endure hardship as disciplineGod is treating you as sons. 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). Who through faith are shielded by Gods power until the coming of the salvation (1 Pet 1:5). We have an inheritance waiting for us in heaven, and our salvation is secure because God is shielding it for us. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. What is the secret to joy in trials? We are
educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find
analysis and argument and affirmation. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. In fact, true faith is indestructible. Understanding this reality is one of the major reasons we can rejoice in the midst of trials. My comfort, my peace, my strength. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept,
of God's glory. He extols the virtue of fearing the Lord and remembering His goodness. 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, 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. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. He never knew them, though they were in the church and served in the church. Ownership. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. This is a wonder. We rejoice in our undefiled inheritance. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. 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. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. For eleven
chapters Paul has been giving his comprehensive account of the gospel. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. Therefore, we can have joy. Here is a question: does simply going through a trial warrant reward in heaven? Paul says not only is he in total control, but he is specifically controlling the temperature gauge on every trial. 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. Many develop strongholds and addictions by going through trials. Psalm 44:3,5-7 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. Praise the
Lord." Look at what Peter says: In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to (emphasis mine) suffer grief in all kinds of trials (1 Pet 1:6). Here are seven practical ways to trust God in your everyday life: 1. We are alive to his Word, alive to worship, alive to one another, where before we were dead in trespasses and sin (Eph 2:15). Application Question: Why do so many Christians lose this joy in their salvation which is meant to sustain them during trials? 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). And - God "did not
give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self
discipline," (2 Tim. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. Plus, get a set of printable prayer and scripture cards, including these 20 Bible verses for praising God in hard times. 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. 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. In the flow of thought, this is pointing back to our new birth and inheritance in heaven in verses 35. 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. The psalm itself could be split into three sections. 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. It is not just about getting to heaven. Next . When this happens, the secret is to refocus on your relationship with him. True faith is ultimately indestructible because God keeps it by his power. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. 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. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. Jesus said, For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them (Matt 18:20). Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. 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." Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. Concepts and Connections. In verse 8, he refers to himself as a sinner. 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. "And again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to him, all you
peoples." Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But thats not it. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. If you are the temple of God, that same joy you get when praising God in Church can come while praising God anywhere. He is near to the brokenhearted ( Psalm 34:18 ). Let us remember, how Jesus responded to those who professed salvation in Matt 7:23; he says, I never knew you. They were not saved and lost it. I understand. 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. Verse Concepts. 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. No, its how we go through the trial. Peter says there is more. Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. No, this is about being so impressed by the character of God,
so influenced by His marvelous attributes, we have to say something; we are
compelled by the sheer power and majesty of the Lord to bless Him, or praise His
name. They had been scattered because of the persecution coming from Rome. They "exchanged the glory of the
immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and
reptiles." It will become drudgery. I cannot help but think about Jacob and Rachel. It proves to us and others that we are part of the kingdom of God (Philip 1:28, 29). Psalm 37:3. All rights reserved. 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). 9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. 20:4 .. "For the LORD your God is the
one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you
victory." 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. King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. His law may not seem
good or fair to men - - but God is God; He is the Judge of all the earth; His
name shall endure forever, and this is about SOVEREIGNTY! For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 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. 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. 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. Likewise, Psalms 117:2 - "For great is His
love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. If it melts early, it is not real. Scripture, or the Bible, is God's Word. 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 website uses cookies to improve your experience. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually Heb 13:15. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. Are you facing battles in your life? Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. What other reasons are trials necessary? Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. God Saving From Enemies. There is often a bonding that happens with others while going through hardship together. (Acts 13:22) One reason for this was his willingness to praise God even in the darkest of times. (Lk. Jesus said in his high priestly prayer in John 17:22 that the glory he had in heaven has been shared with us. 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. Victory. We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. But look at Christianitywe honor and worship a man who died on a cross. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. Trials only last for a little while in comparison to our eternal salvation. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. He is worthy of praise due to His
greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. 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. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God 7. God can
help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his
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