Psalm 119:166New King James Version (NKJV)
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Lord, I hope for Your salvation,
And I do Your commandments.
1 Peter 1
[SUP]3 [/SUP]Blessed
be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a
living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, [SUP]4 [/SUP]to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, [SUP]5 [/SUP]who are kept by the power of God
through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
[SUP]6 [/SUP]In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various
trials, [SUP]7 [/SUP]that the
genuineness of your faith,
being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is
tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, [SUP]8 [/SUP]whom having not seen[SUP][
a][/SUP] you love. Though now you do not see
Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, [SUP]9 [/SUP]
receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
So you see - faith is a walk with Christ. Continually. A living hope.
And holding our faith TO THE END results in the salvation of our souls.
If you want to have the "world" come along for the ride, it will certainly be a rollercoaster. Make sure the gears are oiled and the maintenance is done. For faith, if not nurtured, can be derailed.