joy unspeakable

When Peter was writing to the Christians who had been scattered across the known world, he had some encouraging things to say about their faith.  He said they were protected by God's power.  He mentioned trials, but that His presence could be known and felt even in the midst of them.  He summed it up well in verses 8 and 9.
Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Praise God!