JOY UNSPEAKABLE!

1 Peter 1:8 – Devotional

Joy Unspeakable – download mp3

1 Peter 1:8 (KJV)

“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 Hope of Eternal Life (1 Peter 1:3-9, NLT)

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, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls.

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This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has combined AI and Scripture to produce an original song entitled, “Joy Unspeakable” with words inspired from 1 Peter 1:8 and lyrics written by B. E. Warren (1900). Russ would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Joy Unspeakable (inspired by lyrics by B. E. Warren, 1900)

[Verse 1]
I have found His grace is all complete,
He supplieth ev’ry need;
while I sit and learn at Jesus’ feet,
I am free, yes, free indeed.

[Chorus]
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Oh, the half has never yet been told.

[Verse 2]
I have found the pleasure I once craved,
It is joy and peace within;
What a wondrous blessing! I am saved
from the awful gulf of sin.

[Chorus]
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Oh, the half has never yet been told.

[Verse 3]
I have found that hope so bright and clear,
living in the realm of grace;
Oh, the Savior’s presence is so near,
I can see His smiling face.

[Chorus]
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Oh, the half has never yet been told.

[Verse 4]
I have found the joy no tongue can tell,
how its waves of glory roll!
It is like a great o’er flowing well,
springing up within my soul.

[Chorus]
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Oh, the half has never yet been told.

[Final Chorus]
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Oh, the half has never yet been told.

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May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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