December 16, 2024
Daily Devotion:
"The Prophetic Promise"
1 Peter 1:10-12
New Living Translation
10 This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. 11 They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and his great glory afterward.12 They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this
Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen.
In 1 Peter 1:10-12, we read: “Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.”
This passage emphasizes the profound nature of salvation and the prophetic anticipation of Christ’s coming. The prophets, inspired by the Holy Spirit, dedicated their lives to uncovering God’s redemptive plan. Their diligent search reflects our own journey in faith, as we seek to understand God’s will and the depth of His grace. We are reminded
that our salvation is not only a gift but also a fulfillment of God’s promises spoken through history.
In our lives, we should embrace the grace offered through Christ and share this love with others, recognizing that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. Let us
be diligent in our faith, eager to explore the truths of God’s word, and live out the gospel in our daily lives.
