“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 end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:8-9 (NIV)
The Apostle Peter wrote these words in the first letter he wrote and sent to Christian believers who had not actually been eyewitnesses of Jesus. Some time had passed after Jesus died, was buried, and rose again to return to heaven. The Good News message had spread to many who had never had the opportunity to see Jesus but had believed in Him. Peter is assuring them that God knew that they had believed and He was promising a great joy was theirs even in the midst of trials and difficulties they were facing. It is not easy to face tribulation and persecution for what one believes and such difficult times tend to test our faith in Jesus. Peter is assuring the readers of His letter - and that includes us today - that inexpressible joy is also a blessing and result of our faith. Our faith brings salvation of our souls. So, we know that we have eternal life because we believe even though we have only heard, and have not seen our Savior Jesus in person . This is the promised end result of the faith we have in God.
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