Jesus Our Anchor
As we find ourselves in strange times, I thought it would be good to post devotional thoughts and resources on a regular basis. This morning as I was reading in Hebrews 6 I was reminded of the great anchor we have in all moments of life - our Lord Jesus Christ. Picking up part of the way through verse 18:…we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
We have an anchor that holds us firm and solid through any storm. It doesn’t mean that the storm will pass quickly, or that we won’t suffer from it. What it means is that we have a firm and sure foundation and the One to whom we hold tight has gone before us and prepares a place for those who trust in him…for all those who have turned to him in repentance and faith. We have been born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials…(1 Peter 1:3-6).
I am so often reminded of songs that have ministered to my soul throughout the years. As I thought about writing this devotional (perhaps daily) I thought of a song by Michael Card (and yes, I know that dates me a bit) called “Soul Anchor.” It’s off his album by the same name that walks through the letter to the Hebrews. Here are the lyrics:
Though the wind is ragin all around
And even though the waves may rise
There's a place of stillness in the storm
And you can find it if you will believe
It's a soul anchor, Hold on to the hope
It is a soul anchor, Just hold on to your courage
Before we call, He answers us with hope
We are so sure of what we're waiting for
And certain of the things we do not see
For we are told by the One who cannot lie
And in this hope is our security
It's a soul anchor, Hold on to the hope
It is a soul anchor, Just hold on to your courage
Before we call, He answers us with hope
So hold fast, draw near / So hold fast, draw near
It's a soul anchor
Hold onto the hope / It's a soul anchor
Just hold on to your courage / Before we call He answers Us
Before we call He answers us
My encouragement this morning - hold onto the right hope. Hold on to the anchor of your soul. Take the time each day and spend with God; in his Word and in prayer. He is the anchor of hope (and that reminds me of a song probably more familiar by Ellie Holcomb). There is much more that could be said, and I may write more than you would expect. I hope this will be an encouragement to you in these uncertain times. We have a God who does not change (see WLC Question 7) and who deeply loves us - as is so clearly displayed in Christ (Romans 5:8). Well, that’s enough for now. Until next time.