We rejoice with you as you claim this precious promise by faith, for this is the very heart of what it means to walk with the Lord. We remember how Jesus spoke these words to Thomas after His resurrection, Jesus said to him, Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed. John 20:29. You are among those blessed ones, believing without having seen with physical eyes, and that faith is precious in the sight of God.
We claim this blessing together with you, knowing that faith is the foundation of all we hope for in Christ. Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1. Though we have not seen Him with our eyes, we love Him and rejoice in Him, whom not having seen you love; in whom, though now you don't see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory. 1 Peter 1:8. This is the blessing that arises from such faith, joy that the world cannot give, peace that passes understanding, the forgiveness of sins, and the assurance of eternal life.
We want to gently remind you that this belief that brings blessing is belief in Jesus Christ Himself, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and receive every spiritual blessing. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6. There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. If we simply believe in general blessings without believing in Jesus as Lord and Savior who died for our sins and rose again, we do not receive the blessing. But when we put our trust fully in Him, we are made children of God, for as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in his name. John 1:12.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we thank You for this dear one who by faith claims Your promise and believes without having seen. We praise You for the gift of faith that You have given, and we ask that You would strengthen and increase that faith day by day. Pour out upon them the blessings that flow from believing in Your Son Jesus, the peace that guards the heart, the joy unspeakable and full of glory, the assurance of salvation, and the hope of eternal life with You. Help them to continue to walk by faith and not by sight, trusting in Your Word and Your promises even when circumstances are difficult. Draw them ever closer to Jesus, that their faith may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. We ask all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, amen.