Haman is from the tribe of the Amalekites, who hate Israel. my - Mine. 16: 7-9) "I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your . There is a deep intimacy created, which is often hard to replicate apart from the experience of trials. They fell away from God, they complained about God, and they were divided. The father makes the child finish the season only because its necessary for his growth. We can focus on our inheritance and security in heaven. Chapter 15 of 2 Samuel reports of the national rebellion of King David headed by his own son. earnestly I seek you; We rejoice because trials bring a greater future glory. 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." All rights reserved. God - GOD. In Psalms, statements like this: The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? This is about David speaking well of God; David is expressing adoration and respect to God. It is the relationships around us that often enable us to endure hard times. (Isaiah 24:23, NIV). Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (emphasis mine). Our Father knows whats best as well. (Romans 15:11, NIV). As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. Let us hear that this inheritance is not only heavenly, but it will be earthly. Whatever Pauls trial, it was given to him because of the surpassing great revelations he had received from God. Let's step forward together and learn practical ways to live into God's possible! David's painful guilt runs through this psalm. We can definitely relate to David's thoughts and feelings as we face our present world. Our loving relationship with Christ can create some of the greatest joy even in the midst of the fire. In many of our churches, we call people to faith saying that if you come to Christ, you will be able to hit homeruns, you will be able to make straight As, you will never be sick, and you will be wealthy. We cannot contain our adoration for Him! Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? 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. Through Song. 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. I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 73:26. But, during this depression God comforted me through his Word. 6:46). See, this person was in the church, heard the Word of God, and he responded with joy. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." How can we develop and sustain an eternal view point? But to the extent we are able to entertain the concept - God is eternal; He is "from everlasting to everlasting." Judas denied Christ and never returned. 9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. What is the next reason we can rejoice in trials? That means complete independence in the exercise of rule or authority. David writes in Psalm 142:4b-7, no one cares for my soul. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer (emphasis mine).2 Corinthians 1:46. 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. 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 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. Proud member God knows you need somewhere to go when you feel unsure. and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Jesus had always said that one of the disciples was unclean and a devil (John 6:70). Unless otherwise noted, the primary Scriptures used are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Many people have experienced this in the midst of trials. They love work, friends, TV, hobbies, etc. We can rejoice in trials because they have purpose. In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). Psalm 37:3. Read More. 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. But eventually - analysis and argument must give way to adoration. Paul was a very zealous man. 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). (Psalms 105:3, NIV). When you need to find words of praise on those hard days when your heart is heavy and its a struggle to see the blessings, lean on words of praise from the Bible. 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. 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. Observation Question: What is Peter referring to when he says in this you greatly rejoice? He wrote to the Philippians about "the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have" ( Philippians 1:30) a conflict, which he says, "really served to advance the gospel" ( Philippians 1:12 ). 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. Like every good parent, sometimes God will bring discipline in the life of a believer to give them motivation to obey. If it melts early, it is not real. This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. So, it is exceedingly important to follow David's lead - and ascribe praise to God for His glory. As a father, he only allows us to go through things that are necessary for us. When I am weak, you are my strength. His Word has reached our hearts and had the intended influence. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. 3. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. 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. PRAISE GOD because He is your God! They were lying to the church about their giving and because of this God took them home. 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. One of the things I love about 1 Peter is his focus on the gospel and having joy in our salvation. He means that God is in control of our trials and they do not happen by accident. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. Verse Concepts. Maybe they dont receive it because the inheritance is lost or its value changes. A lot of times we dont talk about false faith in church, but it is a reality. 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. 7. I will reward those who have faith in the midst of their trials. There is a certain pain about life here on the earth and all the unpleasant things we encounter. It was not as strong or valuable. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Thats something we can rejoice in, even when our natural inheritance is taken away. Our short fifty to seventy years are all about preparing for eternity, not just getting into heaven. Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? 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. The trial given to Paul was a work of grace to keep him from the sin of pride. His faith was not real, and the trial was meant to demonstrate that. Many Christians go through trials without joy, because they are not focusing on their loving relationship with Christ. Peter saw them as little in comparison to the glories of eternity, and so must we. Why did you lose it? This is something we can rejoice in even in the midst of trials. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this concept of ETERNITY. Genesis 29:20 says: So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her (emphasis mine). Gold is valuable in part because of how long it lasts, but gold will eventually fade and corrupt, unlike true faith. Against the wrath.-- Or perhaps, upon the wrath. Romans 11:33-36 is such an excellent statement of God's sovereignty. This happened to the church of Ephesus, and it is common for us. The word proved is used of testing metals through fire. When he - by inspiration - wrote the Psalms; and when he made mention of the coming Messiah he had these thoughts of God. Ask the three Hebrews who were thrown into the fire in Babylon. 118:15). In the New Testament some statements made by Paul help us take in this concept, of God's glory. 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 this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. 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. We are educated, in the first eleven chapters of the Roman letter; there we find analysis and argument and affirmation. (2) We must regain our focus on Christ and the inheritance that he is bringing at his revelation. 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 encourages the Lord's people to respect God and offers wisdom leading to a long and blessed life. Scripture says we should rejoice in this (1 Pet 1:6). The trial was not an accident it was necessary for your growth and maturation in Christ. Amen. What other reasons are trials necessary? God has complete independence in the exercise of His authority. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. I dont come from a completely reformed background. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. In what way is this temporary? are - This is taking place right this minute. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 2. How many of us are missing joy in our trials? They have authority, but not sovereignty! Those of you who are hard-hearted and never cry, God teaches you to cry through pain. They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." We see the man Job, memorialized in Scripture for his faithfulness in going through trials. These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. Scripture reveals that after David's first child with Bathsheba died, he . It proves to us and others that we are part of the kingdom of God (Philip 1:28, 29). 1. Focus on the eternal glory; faithfulness in trials will be rewarded. Its also about the role we will play once we are there. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!" (1 Chro. One of the ways we can tell is by our response to trials. 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. It is to recognize the fact that they can exist together. Is he God your Protector? (Psalms 113:4, NIV). I am talking to God, and he is listening. In the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. Confession of God's Promises - The basis of our authority in prayer is the word of God. 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. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. 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. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. Its only the broken whom he can pour his precious grace through to minister to others. Ownership. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 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. See, true faith, unlike gold, is imperishable. It does not say Paul was prideful, but God was saving him from the sin of pride through this humbling experience. It is this loving relationship with Christ that allows us to endure and have joy in trial or tribulation. (Isaiah 40:5, NIV). 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." This is like a mountain climber. We are creatures of time here on earth - He is timeless, "from everlasting to everlasting." In fact, true faith is indestructible. So you find statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. Now this is something that only those who understand the reality that God is keeping the salvation of every believer can truly rejoice in. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life (emphasis mine).Revelation 2:10. I dont necessarily have to experience exactly what they have gone through to comfort them. Big Question: What does Peter teach as secrets to joy in the midst of trials? However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. David wrote Psalm 18 and sang it to the Lord "in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul" (superscription). Psalm 138-141King James Version. 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. Pulpit Commentary Verse 7. No! Power. Paul did. In Romans one Paul is explaining how sin had developed and flourished in the human race - in particular, the Gentiles. 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 awakens your spiritual self to view a heavenly perspective. It was hard work to serve for her, but it felt like only a few days because of love. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. It relates to my feelings and truths. Preventer of Mistakes - Watch and pray that you enter not in to temptation. How can this bring joy? We see evidence of this with David. GOD! 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. 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. Learn to PRAISE GOD in the midst of trouble from King David himself. "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. 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). You work and sweat and put forth effort; then when you get to the summit, you enjoy the view; you adore this new perspective. Peter says there is more. God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. We have experienced the new birth. He said, Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven. There is a reward given for suffering. A strong personality. 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). Application Question: What things keep you from developing this eternal view point in the midst of your trials? Begin with a Bible verse of praise, a pre-written prayer, or even a worship song. The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. The metallurgist will put it in the fire and see at what temperature it melts. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. Focus on our relationship with Christ; trials can bring deep intimacy with Christ. 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? It brings joy because it is in the midst of the trial that we see Christ and know him more. Paul - in the first eleven chapters - takes up the subjects of justification, sanctification, glorification and NOW, it's like he stops out of breath TO ADORE THE GLORY OF GOD, and to speak of His sovereignty. Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. In fact, in some way, we benefit from this inheritance now. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Its because sin has taken away our joy. Peter says that trials are used to prove the genuiness of ones faith. DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING: Greatness. Some years ago I visited a man who was wealthy and successful. In fact, James talks about a faith without works, as demonic faith. He says even the demons believe and shudder (Jas 2:19). Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. Therefore, we can have joy. This life is not just about our future career, marriage, or retirement. How can we have joy in the midst of trials? 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. We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. 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