Living Faith in Difficult Times

Today's Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Devotional: Peter writes to believers facing persecution, reminding them of the living hope they have in Christ. Our faith is most powerfully demonstrated not when everything is going well, but when we face trials and suffering. These difficulties, Peter says, refine our faith like gold in the fire. Reflect on a challenging situation you're currently facing. How might God be using this to strengthen and purify your faith?

Remember, our ultimate hope is not in our current circumstances, but in the eternal inheritance we have in Christ. Today, choose to rejoice in this hope, even in your struggles. Let your faith shine brightly, especially in dark times.