November 9, 2026 -Faith
“[8] 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, [9] for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV
I think there is a certain level of admiration and encouragement that Peter is giving to those he is writing to. Peter lived with Jesus and witnessed all He did. Now he speaks to those who believe without seeing. That would be each and every one of us believers of today. We are blessed with the inexpressible and glorious joy that comes from the Spirit of God. The result of a faith that surrenders our will to Jesus and the leading of the Holy Spirit results in the salvation of our soul. These are things that should be evident in a believer.
“[13] Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. [14] As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.
[16] for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.””
1 Peter 1:13-14, 16 NIV
Also our faith and salvation should be evident in how we live our lives. There will be a change in our desires. Our desire should be to want to be holy as Christ is holy. Set apart. Different. We will see hope in the idea of Jesus return. At the same time that hope should also convict us of the sober reality that He can come at any time which should turn our hearts to have concern for those who don't believe in Jesus.
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