Why should believers have joy in their trials according to 1 Peter 1:3-5? 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. My calling to ministry was also marked by trials. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love (emphasis mine). 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. 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. 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.. God says, Thats what Im looking for. When I cry for help, you will answer. Let me suggest four ways we praise God: 1. And certainly in all my behavior, I should bear in mind how Great my Father is. Psalm 138-141King James Version. The power of praise in times of trouble is that His joy bubbles up inside of you and covers you in peace. Death is the ultimate way to turn someone from sin. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. The Psalm tells us it was because of sin. Why? (Psalms 113:4, NIV). God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Often, trials are necessary to turn us away from sin and toward obedience. Many have experienced this in athletics or the military, as they have gone through both joys and difficulties with those around them. He teaches you how to be able to feel others heartaches. This is where he prepares his counselors. When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.1 Corinthians 11:3032. So you find statements - all through the Old Testament - like this in 2 Sam. In this study, we will see six secrets to having joy in the midst of trials. They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 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. God used the power of trouble and suffering to keep him humble and dependent on God. Below are 20 verses of praise to help you get started. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 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 ). Lean on the words of others until you find your own. He recounts God's majesty, power, mercy, faithfulness, and covenant that David's descendants would reign as kings forever. What is the secret to joy in trials? Paul was a very zealous man. 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). WE PRAISE GOD IN PRAYER when we follow Jesus instruction, and express our adoration for Him -- "Hallowed be Thy Name," (Matt. In the previous verses (1-6), Paul had talked about how he was taken to heaven and saw visions and things he could not speak about. He celebrates the profound riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God. No! We rejoice in the fact that we are new and we are not the same anymore. I can definitely use help choosing words to praise and honor God. Psalm 119:49,50 ZAIN. My comfort, my peace, my strength. It is this way with any good father. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." 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. We should rejoice in all the benefits of our coming salvation. Listen, if you are truly born again, you are kept by Gods power until the coming of salvation which will be revealed at the coming of Christ (1 Pet 1:5) and not the power of your faith. 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. Salem Media Group. 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. Only with great difficulty are we able to try and wrap our minds around this concept of ETERNITY. 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. Thats why the author uses a general term for hardship. This is how I approach it if you need some guidance to start. Listen, many of us have lost our joy. Peter says there is more. Although David did often declare his misery to God, he managed to end his words to God in praise and thanksgiving. In the Mosaic dispensation and during the United Kingdom period, any good victory achieved by the Army of Israel was attributed to God. 3. Today, how do Christians do this? 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. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me (Rev 3:20). In Psalm 34, David reminds us that we should praise God through the good times and bad. 4. They did not become like the Israelites who murmured, gossiped, became divisive, and ultimately turned away from God. Repeat the verse or portion of the verse often to give God your praise, honoring him. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 116 views, 2 likes, 2 loves, 9 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Unity Temple Church of God in Christ: 2nd Sunday Service Thank you for. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,your praises all day long. For the believer, the great thing about trials is that Christ goes through them with us and in the trial we can experience deep intimacy. They "exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles." As you know in that story, Jacob served Laban for seven extra years to receive Rachel. My morning, my afternoon, my night. 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." Everything that is his, is ours; we are co-heirs. Listen to what Christ said: Be faithful and you will be rewarded. When David was in trouble, suffering and running from enemies he had these thoughts of God. For those who are trained by going through hardship, it produces a harvest of righteousness. It melted at a lower temperature. However, genuine faith lasts forever, and faith that ultimately falls away from God in the midst of trials is spurious. All rights reserved. God rewards those who faithfully persevere. Listen to a few other texts: Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me.You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit.Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name. While in the fire, they found the Son of God there with them. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Sometimes God brings trials to discipline us, to turn us away from sin. In the midst of pain, God creates a reservoir in you. There are many people in this life who never receive their natural inheritance. It lasts for a very long time. I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. In fact, God is preserving this inheritance, keeping it from decay or being stolen, even right now. Next . He says if they were saved, they would have remained.. Application Question: What are common responses to 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. They will be memorialized even as Job was. Notice - he gives the reason for our dependence on God - for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. 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. But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. 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 . Application Question: How do we cultivate our first love again so we can have joy in trials? In what way is this temporary? I understand. It took me to several chapters of 2 Samuel. We must have an eternal view. He promised never to leave or abandon his children, so we can count on his presence, even when our emotions can't confirm it. Application Question: What are your thoughts about the concept of God being in control of every trial and him only allowing them if they are necessary? 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. I will give them a crown. Peter saw this and focused on this in the midst of his trials. Start somewhere. (1) We must confess our sins and turn away from them. Focus on Gods sovereignty and purpose in trials. This verse can also be translated as a command rejoice in this. The believers were suffering in all kinds of trials. Listen to the story of the seed sown upon rocks. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. We do that by rejoicing in the benefits of our salvation. "The highpoints of the history of God's people are stories not of fleeing conflict, but moving toward it." Maybe we have been in a bad marriage or dealing with a difficult boss or some type of persecution. That place is His Word. God will honor those who have been faithful in the way they have persevered through trials. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!" (1 Chro. 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. He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me. Who would honor a person who died in an electric chair? You are my ever-present help in times of trouble. 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." It may be the sin of a wrong focusfocusing on the things of the world, the economy, and the problems in life. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God. Gold can be passed from generation to generation. Peter says we have been given a new birth (v. 3) into a living hope through the resurrected Jesus Christ. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. But the inheritance to which Peter refers can never perish, spoil, or fade and God is protecting it for us. 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. Its extremely important because it so easy to lose the joy that should be ours. Proud member Ephesians 1:3 says we have every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. 6. 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. I cannot help but think about Jacob and Rachel. Each metal has a different melting point, and that is one of the ways you can tell if something is really genuine. ). 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Jesus said in his high priestly prayer in John 17:22 that the glory he had in heaven has been shared with us. 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. Focus on the benefits of our great salvationour new birth, our inheritance, and our security. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope, Psalm 35:1-3 A Psalm of David. In fact, it seems like a very emotional conversion. However, this persons faith was very shallow and didnt last. Mechanical instruments are not suited to this. 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. God pointed out Psalm 63 to me recently as a guide for us in praise despite what trouble we see around us. Through godly behavior, we light the way for others. Find, read and study the passages in the Bible where men and women prayed. My plans, my purpose, my schedule. That secures a freedom from distraction and instills a confidence to proceed in prayer as the Holy Spirit leads. DAVID ASCRIBES TO THE FATHER THE FOLLOWING: Greatness. Too many Christians fail to focus on the benefits of their salvation, and therefore, have lost joy when their inheritance on earth is affected. It was hard work to serve for her, but it felt like only a few days because of love. In the situation of the Corinthians, this included weakness, sickness, and even death. They are not haphazard; they are not by accidentand God has not forgotten about us. Look at what Paul says: That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. It tells your eyes that despite what you may see - you have a Creator. His Word has reached our hearts and had the intended influence. Turn your eyes to him and allow him to surround you with his love and strength. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Yourgenerous Spirit. See, this person was in the church, heard the Word of God, and he responded with joy. He simply says they did not really belong to us. They werent really saved. O Lord, my God you are my refuge and my strength. You, God, are my God, All rights reserved. When you read Psalms, you can find so many verses about God's children singing praise even in the midst of hard times. Before discipline came, David was living in sin, but after the affliction, he obeyed Gods words. Many of them are in the middle of adversity and calamity. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 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. 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. How can we have joy in the midst of trials? 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). These believers were being persecuted for following Christ; they were being persecuted for being different. A city missionary, stumbling through the dirt of a dark entry, heard a voice say, "Who's there, Honey?" Striking a match, he caught a vision of earthly want and suffering, of saintly trust and peace, "cut in ebony"calm, appealing . Many of them just dont have the experience of going through trials with God yet. With this new birth, we receive an inheritance in heaven (v. 4). The expression in the Old Testament that indicates God's blessing on a person is to say that God's face would shine on them. 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. my - Mine. Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! Genuine gold will last at high temperatures. In this epistle, Peter is writing to Christians that are spread throughout Asia Minor, which is modern-day Turkey. Chapter 69. The point the author is trying to make, is that God is in control of every hardship a believer goes through (cf. Let praise bring you up above what you see in the world right now. Psalm 63 states his praise to God as King David goes through true hardship and heartbreak. In the same way, many trials we go through could possibly be a form of Gods grace to keep us from sin. Praise in the Midst of Problems. Why praising God through your worst days is the best battle plan you have? When the struggles begin to close in, you may find yourself without the words to pray, unable to find those words of prayer and praise. He never changes. Some people are kept from their inheritance because of their own death. It may be personal sin, as with David. Seek Truth in Scripture. WE PRAISE GOD IN SONG. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 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). These were his thoughts, not only at the end of his life but throughout his life. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. 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