Read 1 Peter 1:8–12
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 goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8–9
An elderly lady fell and broke her leg while attending a summer Bible
conference. She said to the pastor who visited her, “I know the Lord
led me to the conference. But I don’t see why this had to happen!
And I don’t see any good coming from it.” Wisely, the pastor replied,
“Romans 8:28 doesn’t say we see all things working together for good.
It says that we know it.”
Faith means surrendering all to God and obeying His Word in
spite of circumstances and consequences. Love and faith go together:
When we love someone, we trust that person. And faith and love
together help to strengthen hope; for where we find faith and love, we
will find confidence for the future.
How can we grow in faith during times of testing and suffering?
The same way we grow in faith when things seem to be going well:
by feeding on the Word of God (Rom. 10:17). Our fellowship with
Christ through God’s Word not only strengthens our faith, it also
deepens our love.
Something to Ponder
What is an issue of faith you are struggling with at this time because
you can’t “see” an answer? As you struggle, what is your hope?