S – Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, ⁹ because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls

1 Peter 1:8–9 CSB

O – Peter tells those who have not seen Jesus that even though they have not seen Jesus in person, they believe in him with joy.  They have faith in someone they have only heard about which develops faith leading to salvation.

A – We are the same as these people – we have never seen Jesus.  All we have is the Bible which tells stories and teachings about him.  And still, we believe in him.  It can look foolish to an outsider.  Personally, there truth of who God, Jesus and Holy Spirit is overwhelming and it is foolish not to believe in Him.  That is faith.  My life is better living a life of faith in God and what Jesus did on the cross.  The character of God, his purpose for my life and his love for me convinces me that my faith where it should be.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the one and only God.  Thank you for our relationship today.  I am in total trust in Christ’s sacrifice for my salvation and relationship with you.  I desire to grow in my faith today so I can know you more intimately.  I invite your Holy Spirit to lead me in my thoughts, words and actions today.