We have a living hope; 1 Peter

1 Peter 1:1-12
In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Even in times of suffering, there is so much to gladden the heart and to thank God for: his gift of new life; the resurrection of Jesus which gives us 'living hope'; a regency we will one day possess, which is kept safe for us by God himself.
Trials have a purpose: they test faith out and prove it genuine.
The dark days are short in comparison with the joy to come.
The prophets spoke of the gift of salvation, predicting Christ's suffering and glory.
The first letter was sent to scattered groups of Christians in the five Roman provinces which covered the greater part of modern Turkey, north of the Taurus mountains. Peter most probably wrote from Rome, at the outbreak of Nero's persecutions. He had John Mark with him, and  Paul's companion Silas to help him write, Christians in other parts of the empire would soon be suffering as they were in Rome. Peter's message is one of comfort, hope and encouragement to stand firm.
Why?
Holy Spirit helped us to know this living hope, which through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Before end of the day, Christians will suffer trials and dark days, but we have hope, these dark days are short compare to the joy to come.
Jesus Christ is the Messiah spoken by the prophets, it is benefit to us who believe in Him.
How?
Treasure what we have received grace from Christ, witness to the world how great love and wonder of the Lord, Jesus Christ.