1 Peter 1:3, 6, 8, 10

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.

You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.

This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you.