The psalm itself could be split into three sections. 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! In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). 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. They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. 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. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! Today, how do Christians do this? The book of Hebrews begins with an eloquent, beautiful statement about GOD SPEAKING THROUGH THIS SON (Heb. In the situation of the Corinthians, this included weakness, sickness, and even death. GOD! This is a wonder. 8:6, " the Lord gave David victory wherever he went." Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. 6:46). And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. in a dry and parched land This is the straight out truth from me. In what way is this temporary? Trust in the Lord and do good; Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. A good example of this is Peter and Judas. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. 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. Trials have the same effect on a believers faith. Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. It brings memories of past miracles and reminds you of the goodness from God. 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. Matthew (164). In the midst of his anguish, the psalmist (Ethan) begins his prayer with praise and worship. Ownership. The drama intensifies. Psalm 34 is a typical psalm of praise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). After feeling impressed to go into ministry, I struggled with depression for over a year. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. 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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. 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." It is the way of faithit is the genuine faith that is tested through the trial. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. 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. Focus on eternity; trials are brief in comparison to eternity. Peter fell away and came back because he had genuine faith. 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. Likewise - in our study of the Bible, we are called upon to really exert ourselves; there is debate and analysis and argument. I probably read through the Bible fifteen times in close to a year and a half. Maybe the conversion was based on bad teaching? Make level paths for your feet so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed (emphasis mine). Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. You work and sweat and put forth effort; then when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. Listen to what he says in 1 Peter 1:6: 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). This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. We must develop an eternal view in order to have joy in the midst of our trials. Chapter 69. How can you turn your eyes to God and sing his praises when life is hard? Whats the secret for a Christian to have joy while suffering through bankruptcy, cancer or even a lost child? They cried unto thee, and were delivered: They . 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. Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. His existence is timeless; He had no beginning, He anticipates no end. 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. Let me suggest four ways we praise God: 1. David's painful guilt runs through this psalm. How many of us are missing joy in our trials? Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Praising God in the Storm Sermon This Praising God in the Storm Sermon by Traci Morin help you learn the purpose and how to die more to self in suffering. 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. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. How can we live this type of Christian life in the various multicolored trials we go through? Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in 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. and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit. But look at Christianitywe honor and worship a man who died on a cross. It is possible to work hard for Christ, persevere through trials, to hate what God hates, and yet still lose our love for Christ. We are trained by persevering through the trial and seeking the Lord and his Word in the midst of it. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). King David teaches us how to praise God throughout the book of Psalms. How do we bless, or praise God? My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 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. 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. Listen to what he says in the previous verses. God can help us meet all these struggles, if we will let Him influence us. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. That is the context in the previous verses (1 Pet 3-5). It is false faith. "And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. As we look at Scripture, we see that Peter is not the only writer who teaches this apparent paradox. The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. Unless otherwise noted, the primary Scriptures used are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Are you facing battles in your life? 3:23). Oh yes, this is the perspective we must have. Application Question: What are common responses to suffering? Majesty. (Psalms 113:4, NIV). "And again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to him, all you peoples." Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. We see the man Job, memorialized in Scripture for his faithfulness in going through trials. 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). Hi, I'm Kathryn! 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. 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. 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. "David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly " What does this mean? It absolutely works! my whole being longs for you, True faith is ultimately indestructible because God keeps it by his power. David praises the Lord for delivering him from the Philistines, and he invites others to join him in singing joyfully to the Lord. Peter says we have been given a new birth (v. 3) into a living hope through the resurrected Jesus Christ. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Lean on the words of others until you find your own. Chapter 15 of 2 Samuel reports of the national rebellion of King David headed by his own son. I am talking to God, and he is listening. Through Song. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. When I dont have the words to pray, I turn to Bible verses about praising God and use those to pray through Gods Word. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities (emphasis mine).Luke 19:1617. 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. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. Many of us have lost our joy because we have sinned by losing the right focus. This was something shameful in that culture. 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. This is Deut. WE PRAISE GOD IN OBEDIENCE, for in disobedience, we fail to glorify Him (Rom. Is he God your Healer? Remember that God is surrounding you! Let's step forward together and learn practical ways to live into God's possible! Listen to what John said about those who were in the church but left the church of Ephesus to follow the Gnostic cults. I dont come from a completely reformed background. He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. Is he God your Protector? When I pray, study His Word preach His Word, I ought to reflect on His greatness. God has complete independence in the exercise of His authority. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. What does Peter mean? Christ taught the same thing. He raises a rhetorical question, Who has known the mind of the Lord? James says blessed, or happy, is the man who perseveres under trial. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. If it melts early, it is not real. If it only lasted for a couple of years, it would be less expensive. Praise the. This means that my trial with depression is used to help believers who have experienced trials that are different from mine. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Proud member A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. 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. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. This relationship will carry you and give you joy. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. ). In the Bible, there is such a thing as parental authority, but that authority is a function of God's order for the home. No doubt there have been many miners who found something that looked like gold. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. 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. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances - especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. Psalm 149:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes. This is how I approach it if you need some guidance to start. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. David brought his reign to a close talking to God, and talking to His people about God. We must have an eternal view. This is a wonderful truth for us, and it is one in which we must focus on in the multicolored trials we may go through. O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. God is characterized by GLORY, and that means everything about God signifies the highest esteem and honor -- He exhibits or exudes that which causes men to praise Him. It is a mystery, but God brings comfort through the broken. In Romans one Paul is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in particular, the Gentiles. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. 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. 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. Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? What must we do if we have lost it? I cry to you, O Lord; I say, "you are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.". To be people of praise, we must come to the end of ourselves. God honors him in Scripture and, no doubt, in heaven. Go back to your first love. Against the wrath.--Or perhaps, upon the wrath. How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? 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. it convinces me that I am actually in a real conversation with God himself, my very Creator. 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. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. Ephesians 2:6 says we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. We are not sure what this thorn in the flesh was. I'm glad you're here to journey with me! It brings joy because it is in the midst of the trial that we see Christ and know him more. The writer uses the word hardship to refer to any kind of trial we go through. It will become drudgery. He teaches you how to better hear Gods voice in times of suffering. 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. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 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. My morning, my afternoon, my night. It awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. In the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. _________________________________________________. But that's not it. But there is another way to go through trials. In Esther 3, we are introduced to an evil man, Hamanwho is a type of the anti-Christ to come. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. David is expressing a feeling of abandonment, questioning if God has forgotten him. 6:9). Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. David's Prayer 10 David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, "Praise be to you, LORD, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted . They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. Then the final ascription: TO HIM BE THE GLORY FOR EVER! 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). Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. Its only the broken whom he can pour his precious grace through to minister to others. Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually Heb 13:15. So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. Paul was a very zealous man. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed;save me and I will be saved,for you are the one I praise. Summary: This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. Now why would these trials be necessary for us? and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. All rights reserved. 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. When this person eventually encounters trouble or persecution, they fall away from God and never return. His words explain how gratefulness reveals the condition of our hearts more than it does what's going on around us in our situations. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. 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. my - Mine. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Listen to what he said: Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Psalm 77:2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be . He did this with Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . "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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. See when Paul was looking at his troubles being momentary (v. 17), it was in comparison to the coming glory, which would be eternal (v. 17, 18). Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. 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. The question of God hiding his face goes deeper than merely being forgotten. 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. The first 21 verses are a cry to the Lord, laying out the problem that David finds . 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. Therefore, we can have joy. God Saving From Enemies. He is worthy of praise due to His greatness; His power, glory, victory and majesty. "And into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you" ( 1 Pet 1:4 ). But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. are - This is taking place right this minute. Application Question: In what ways should the prospect of future reward and glory encourage us as we face trials? This probably means that David wrote it later in life, as he reflected back on God's faithfulness in his many . That is similar to genuine faith. Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. Singing isn't just about music; vocal music, in this case, is just the medium. Its one of the ways we can tell if its genuine. This is a phenomenal concept. 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). Focus on your faith; trials prove the genuineness of our faith. The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. I feel like Peter is doing that herehe brings us back to the gospel; he brings us back to our salvation. They become lame and disabled. Only those who are trained by the trial, develop the character God wants. Thoughts of You from mother & God Devotionals. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. It is not just about getting to heaven. Trials to our faith, are like fire to a precious metalthe fire tests the genuineness of it. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. 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. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. Fundamentally we are expressing our praise to God; we are thinking about God, and the things of God; we are honoring the Savior. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. Peter, in speaking to these Christians, says they are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love and belief in Christ. Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. There was a time when we were dead to God, but now we are alive to him. Does it draw you closer to God, closer to his Word and closer to the people of God? While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. John heard the great roar of the multitude in heaven; they were shouting: "Hallelujah! Yep, praising God in the midst of trouble is a powerful tool. Psalm 18:35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. Praise God that His love prevails over all turmoil, trouble and trauma. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. The three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire presence of the whole assembly `` what does this?... 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