Drink Devotional Method: Rejoicing Through Trials (1 Peter 1)

Rejoicing Through Trials

Today, we turn to 1 Peter chapter 1, where we find hope and encouragement to keep rejoicing through trials, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be. The apostle Peter writes to believers facing persecution, reminding them that their salvation is secure, their inheritance is incorruptible, and their trials have eternal purpose. This chapter calls us to holiness, grounded in the living hope we have through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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D – Devotional Reading

1 Peter 1 (KJV)

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

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R – Reflection

Trials test me. They humble me. And when I face them, I often ask why God allows suffering — until I return to the sure foundation of His Word. Peter writes to scattered believers enduring fiery trials, and yet he calls them to rejoice. Why? Because the testing of our faith leads to praise, honor, and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

This is what rejoicing through trials truly means — not denying the hardship, but finding hope in God's promises. I find comfort knowing that the God who saved me has also secured me. My inheritance in Christ is incorruptible and reserved in heaven. That means no matter how difficult life becomes, the Lord keeps me by His power.

Peter's words remind me that suffering is not the end — it’s the process. Like gold purified by fire, my faith grows stronger when refined through life’s hardest moments. I can rejoice, not because pain feels good, but because Christ is my living hope, and He never fails.

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I – Instruction

Peter exhorts believers to greatly rejoice, even when we are “in heaviness through manifold temptations” (v.6). This is not a denial of pain but a declaration of faith. Living out the call to rejoicing through trials means recognizing that the testing of our faith is much more precious than gold and has eternal significance. We are to live holy lives, obedient and hopeful, because we are redeemed with the precious blood of Christ.

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N – Now Live It

I will choose to rejoice today, not because everything is easy, but because I serve a risen Savior who has secured my eternity. Instead of complaining or giving in to fear, I will anchor my thoughts in the promises of God. In choosing rejoicing through trials, I acknowledge that my struggles are not wasted — they shape my faith and draw me closer to Christ. I will remind someone else who is struggling that this trial has a purpose — and that their faith is precious to God. Whether through prayer, a message, or an encouraging word, I will help someone else rejoice through trials today.

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K – Kneel in Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the living hope I have through Jesus Christ. When trials come, help me not to waver in fear or despair. Strengthen my heart to trust in Your purpose and rejoice in Your promises. Teach me to value my faith as You do and to walk holy as You have called me. May I learn the grace of rejoicing through trials, knowing You are refining me for Your glory. Use every trial to glorify Yourself through my life. I surrender my struggles to You, and I ask for grace to endure them with joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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You may also read our James 5 Devotional.

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🌿 About the DRINK Devotional Method

The DRINK Devotional Method is a structured personal devotional approach designed to help believers engage with Scripture to intentionally walk and grow daily with Christ.

• D – Devotional Reading: Read the selected Bible passage slowly and reverently (preferably at least 1 chapter).

• R – Reflection: Meditate on the truths revealed and how they apply to our walk with God.

• I – Instruction: Identify key lessons, commands, or promises to follow or hold onto.

• N – Now Live It: Commit to a specific action or change based on what God has shown to you today.

• K – Kneel in Prayer: Close with a sincere prayer, asking the Lord Jesus Christ for grace to live out His Word.

Whether you're just starting a daily devotional habit or seeking a more meaningful Christian devotional routine, DRINK offers a simple yet powerful guide to draw closer to God and let His Word shape your life.

You may also read more of my Daily Devotions here.

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