Marie’s daily verse: 

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation (1 Peter 1:3, NLT). 

DAILY DEVOTION, October 3, 2024

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 (1 Peter 1:8).

This verse from the book of 1 Peter reminds us that our faith is not based on physical sight but on a deep, spiritual connection with God. We serve an invisible God, which can be difficult. Unbelievers ask, “How can you believe in a God you have never seen?” I remember being asked this question, which made me pause. But then I realized my faith is not based on what I can see, touch, or taste. It’s a deep, personal connection that I feel in my heart.

God is indeed invisible to our sight. However, when we trust Jesus, the Holy Spirit enters our soul and reveals God. That is difficult for an atheist to comprehend, but for a Christian, the reality of God is an absolute certainty. The Holy Spirit is a powerful persuader! Jesus once promised that a day would come when certain people would see God. “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). Our hearts are never 100% pure in this life. We will be purified entirely in heaven, and then we shall see God. This promise fills us with hope and anticipation, an inexpressible and glorious joy. It will be a day to see our God in all His glory.

Even now, our faith brings us “inexpressible and glorious joy.” We can hardly imagine what heaven will be like. Keep trusting our invisible God, for He is the source of our strength and hope.

Father, I long to know You better. I look forward to that day when my heart will be purified, and I will see and know You more completely. I can hardly imagine what that will be like, but I know it will be glorious. Thank You that even now, the Holy Spirit ministers to my spirit, assuring me of Your reality. In Jesus’ blessed name, I pray, Amen.