Faith in Your Salvation

 As I was praying about this blog post I had so many topics going through my head.  Things we need to do, or things that have to be done.  This could be spiritual or just regular things in our daily lives. I was praying for several people on my heart.  And the list could go on.  So I decided to be still while praying and listen for God’s voice.  Wait and let God speak to me.  And what spoke very loud and clear to me, FAITH.  Okay then, faith.  That is certainly a wide open topic.  

The Scripture I have is 1Peter 1:8-9 (NIV)

”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.“

We love Jesus. I can say that with total confidence. I‭‭ love Him! I know that deep in my heart.  Even though I have not seen Him in the flesh, I still love Him.  I do that in faith.  How can I love someone I have never seen? By faith.  And this brings me so much joy.  To be able to trust in someone in every aspect of my life.  Wow!  That’s faith.  

Then the second part of the Scripture comes in verse 9.  The end result of our faith is our salvation.  Why does the verse say the “end” result?  Because what is more important to us other than our eternal salvation through Jesus Christ?  For me, nothing!  What I want the most in my life is to spend eternity with Him in heaven.  It will be glorious, beautiful, timeless, full of joy. And most of all Jesus is there all the time, forever and ever, Amen.  

I know I want to live forever in a place where there is no more evil, no more pain, no more sickness, no more suffering, no more hatred, no more hopeless, no more helpless.  You might think, that sounds like a perfect place.  It is perfect.  Jesus is perfect.  His love for us is perfect.  I want that!  And I know how I can get it.  By loving my Lord Jesus with my whole heart.  By asking Him for forgiveness of my sins, and knowing, by faith, that He loves me unconditionally, forgives me, and promises me I will be with Him forever, in eternity, and in that glorious place we call heaven.  

Jesus died for our sins on that cross.  Yours, mine, and so many many more.  He rose again as He promised.  He then ascended into heaven, and sent His Holy Spirit to be with us on earth. To help us, guide is, speak to us, and reassure us that FAITH is real. Jesus said He will never leave us or forsake us.  He will not abandon us.  There is so much more I can think of to add.  But I must remember this is a blog, not a book.  😉

How can I be so assured in someone I have never seen? How do I know these things are true?  How do I know I will be with Him forever in heaven?  Because of the faith I have in Jesus.  Ever hear the saying “I know in my knower”? Well that’s me, I know in my knower.  Jesus is Lord.  He is faithful and true.  If  you feel doubt creeping in, call on the Holy Spirit for help and reassurance.  

I hope this encourages you my friends and reminds you just how important faith is.  

Faith is the foundation of our salvation