Faith is Beautiful

From 1 Peter 1 8:9

“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.”

Is there greater joy than that of knowing that through faith in Christ you can have salvation?  Earlier in the passage grief and trials are talked about, and that they prove the resolve of your faith.  This faith is explained to be worth more than gold because even gold melts under fire.

Let us pray for faith that cannot be shaken.  Father, we are so very thankful for all of your wonderful gifts.  We are especially thankful for your love and care because as sinners it is more than we deserve.  Lord strengthen our faith because we live in a fallen world that is all too often designed to chip away at that faith.  We know not the purpose of the grief and trials that you put before us.  However, your plan is beautiful and has purpose in all its components.  Keep our body faithful, so that we are ready to serve with passion and zeal.  In the precious name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.