A living hope

 

A living hope

Haiku responding to 1 Pt 1:3-9

Blessed be the God

who is Father of our Lord;

Jesus, who is Christ.

By God's mercy, we

are born to a living hope

through Jesus' rising.

Our inheritance

does not perish or fade; it

is kept in heaven.

God's power protects

us, through faith; we shall be saved,

when the last day comes.

Rejoice! Though suff'ring

and trials are yours at this time,

they prove your faith true.

Your faith is precious,

more than gold tested by fire;

it brings much honour.

Your faith will bring praise

honour and glory when Christ

Jesus is revealed.

You have not seen him,

still you love him; you believe

and rejoice in him.

This glorious joy

is the outcome of your faith;

your soul's salvation.

© Ken Rookes 2026