1 Peter 1:3, 6, 8, 10

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials

and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory

As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful searches and inquiries