Sanctification #1

you... are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

1 Pet 2:5, 9 www.solascriptura.com

Father, we all face various trials and sometimes they are very severe. We read here that they are a test of the genuineness of our faith. Jesus, we have not seen You but we love You. We do not have blind faith, but faith based upon knowledge and experience. You are there for us, over and over.

The world has long awaited Your coming and now it has happened, as it was promised. You have redeemed those who love You. Our salvation is no longer in question. We await Your glorious return, with a reverent fear and joyful expectations. Breathe upon us afresh with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. We pray in Jesus' Holy name, amen.