The End Of Your Faith (11/4/25)

The End Of Your Faith (11/4/25)

After stating that these people loved the Christ they had not seen, he concludes the thought saying, “receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls” (I Pet. 1:9). What did Peter mean when he said this? Some other versions state it this way:

• “Now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (Berean Study Bible).

• “Obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (ESV, LIT, LEB).

• “Because you are attaining the goal of your faith – the salvation of your souls” (NET).

• “Your faith has a goal, and you are reaching that goal—your salvation” (ERV).

• “For you are reaping the harvest of your faith—the full salvation promised you—your souls’ victory!” (Passion Trans.)

• “Receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (WEB, YLT).

Salvation is the result (or “end result”) of our faith. There is a purpose, a goal, a reason that we are doing what we are doing! Remember in school when the teacher would give the class “busy work,” not for a grade or anything, but merely to keep the class quiet and occupied for a time? God is not like that! He’s not giving us “busy work,” where we “spin our wheels” doing nothing while life passes us by. Truly, all that God wants us to do has a purpose and is for our profit (I Cor. 15:58)!

There are times in life when we become flustered, weary, and might wish to give up. Yet, Peter’s words are encouragement to continue in the work of the Lord! His words are not unlike Paul’s when he told the Galatians, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Gal. 6:9). Peter reminds those “strangers” that they are not wasting their time. The salvation of our souls is paramount (Matt. 16:26), and the outcome —the goal, the harvest of our faith — is seen there.

As Paul reminds us that our “labor is not in vain in the Lord” (I Cor. 15:58), so Peter shows us the result of all we are doing. It has purpose! It bears fruit! Thus, we need to continue and “keep on keeping on” regardless of what might occur to us while we live. Your work is not just a task, but a meaningful contribution to the Kingdom of God, inspiring and motivating others to do the same.

Satan is using every weapon in his arsenal (I Jn. 2:16) to keep us from being faithful and finishing strong. We need to resist him (Jas. 4:7) and move forward, walking that “strait” and “narrow” path that leads to life everlasting (Matt. 7:13-14). Our faith is needed, it is powerful, and it has a purpose! Do we appreciate it?

- Jarrod M. Jacobs