1 Peter 1:13 KJV [13] “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;”      The Greek word for “gird up” here is anazōnnumi. This word only occurs here in the Scriptures. It reveals the culture of the Bible world when people wore long, flowing garments. They would gather them up into their girdle while working or when they were going on a journey.      Remember, when the Israelites ate the Passover in Egypt, the Lord gave them a …

1 Peter 1:12 KJV [12] “Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.”      In the Old Testament, the prophets wrote of the grace and the glory that would come. However, they lacked understanding of much of the prophesies that they proclaimed. They knew that most of the events would not come to pass in their day. These men faithfully …

1 Peter 1:11 KJV  [11] “searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.”      We have grace today, grace to come, and glory to follow. The early church rejoiced in the truth that a brighter day was coming. They were suffering for their faith, but they would not suffer forever. Their hope was beyond this world!         Just as Christ was glorified on resurrection morning after His death, so will we be glorified on that great resurrection …

1 Peter 1:10 KJV [10] “Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:”      We know that salvation is by grace through faith. God has shown grace to sinners by giving His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. I’m thankful for the amazing grace of God that reaches down and rescues the lost from the fiery pit of Hell. If you know the saving grace of God, then you have a reason to rejoice.      Not only do we rejoice about the grace received …

1 Peter 1:9 KJV [9] “receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.”       What should be the goal of our faith? That is the question we will deal with in this devotional. Just because someone has faith does not always mean he is saved. You must place your faith in the only One who is able to deliver you. Faith in religion or good works cannot save you. The goal of faith is to bring us to salvation. That is what Peter means when he emphasizes “the end of your faith.” Faith in Christ Jesus is …

1 Peter 1:8 KJV [8] “whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”       The word “unspeakable” only occurs here and speaks of a profound and overwhelming joy that we cannot express in words. It is a joy that overflows the believer’s heart and life. It is a joy that is full of glory. The Christian life is a life that you must experience. We can try to express to sinners why we love Him so much, but they will never understand until they …

1 Peter 1:7 KJV [7] “that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”      Peter declares that the believer’s faith is a precious faith. The trials of life develop our faith and make it stronger. They have a way of bringing priorities to the surface. They allow us to forget the unimportant things and focus on the things that matter. Trials point us to our only hope in this world, and that is …

1 Peter 1:6 KJV [6] “Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”      In our verse, “manifold” means “all kinds of” trials and temptations. The word “heaviness” means “grief”. Peter is encouraging saints who are walking through great tribulations. Nero was on the throne, and the world was not a safe place for Christians to live. They were being persecuted and tortured for sport daily.      Peter reminds them that it is normal for Christians to feel grief, especially in such a trying hour. The child of God feels …

1 Peter 1:5 KJV [5] “who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”      I’m so thankful for God’s saving power but also His keeping power. It is such a blessing to know that we have an eternal salvation because our God is eternal. We will live for eternity because He will live for eternity. We rest in the knowledge that He is keeping us by His power and not our own.      This truth is why we know that works do not save us or keep us saved. …

1 Peter 1:4 KJV [4] “to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,”     To be saved from the fiery flames of Hell is enough for every child of God to shout about. What a joy we have as believers to know that we will never have to face the awful pit prepared for the Devil and his demons, and we do not have to fear the Great White Throne Judgment. The lake of fire will never be our home! These thoughts alone bring comfort to the saved.      But God has much …