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 includes us!  We haven’t seen Jesus as you would a friend, but we have seen Him in many ways.  Peter had been with Jesus almost three years, Peter had an intimate acquaint with Jesus, more than we will ever have.  When writing this scripture Jesus is already in heaven and the mighty work has begun.

For those who find believing difficult, we need to take the leap of faith and believe that Jesus is here, and then see the marvelous things that do happen.  Jesus had to go physically so that all of us could have him as our Lord, our Friend, our Savior and Friend.

Peter says so much – when we believe him, we are filled with inexpressible and glorious joy!  Peter includes us all.

I find this to be not only amazing but as real as any thing can be.  Jesus is here!! Were it not so, we would not enjoy life in Christ!