Friday's Reminder

This passage of scripture spoke to my heart this morning and my spirit was refreshed as I read the promises that are contained in the letter of the Apostle Peter. We are in the midst of a special time of Prayer and each of us needs to be reminded that God is very present with us and that God is fully aware of all of the struggles, challenges and attacks of satan that come against us. But we are able to continue "fighting the good fight of faith" because we have believed and embraced a living hope that is directly connected with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hope is placed in Christ and not in any of the elements of our temporary and fickle environment. 

Verse 8 is a powerful reminder of the love and faith that can abide in the hearts of God's people. Read it once more, "whom having not seen you love, Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory." WOW, I am strengthened and encouraged through this declaration of Truth. We walk in the strength of verse 8 on many occasions as we express our exuberant praise and honor to God during our times of private as well as public worship. Have you ever sensed a "rush of joy" as you began to focus on the promises of God and then quickly began to remember those times in which God has intervened in your life? Isn't the Love of God simply amazing?

I encourage you to reflect on this passage of scripture as we continue to seek after the heart of God. We are praying for ourselves as well as for the needs of others. God is able to meet these needs and I am very determined to continue pursing the presence of God.

I Peter 1:3-9, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ⁵ who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ⁶ In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, ⁷ that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, ⁸ whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, ⁹ receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.” (NKJV)