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Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast,…- Hebrews 6:19
We have been brought into a bit of a nautical mode here. I want us all to imagine that we are taking part in a Bible study on a luxurious cruise ship. We are sitting in a beautifully appointed lounge sipping our tea as we contemplate the texts we are studying.
It’s a lovely, star-filled evening. We gaze out through the windows viewing a calm, moon lit sea. It’s a bit chilly out there we know, but we’re currently warm and dry, sheltered by the sturdy walls of this well constructed man-made vessel. Its builders have assured us that it is unsinkable and we purchased our tickets with confidence.
We are contemplating the words we have just read. And we have laid hold on the hope set before us. It is the anchor of our souls, securing us to God’s domain, the world above this sea. We know that the waters our man-made ship is sailing on, harbors dangers that cannot always be seen or anticipated. We’re not always informed ahead of time that there is an iceberg floating in those waters that just might put an end to our comfortable surroundings, plunging us into a cold, merciless ocean.
This is when our anchor doubles as a life raft. When our expectations sink like the Titanic, and we suddenly find ourselves adrift in the darkness, hope is the only thing that is going to keep us from drowning. Your circumstances can change in an instant. Your faith, which connects you to your anchor of hope is your only lifeline.
You hear the Captain’s orders. You thumb through your Bible and read your Savior’s words telling you to prepare. This world is not your home. You already have your life jacket, the Gospel, wrapped securely around your heart. Your anchor is severing you from these dark waters and it’s going to pull you all the way up, if you don’t let go. That’s the promise.
Copyright 2024 by H. D. Shively
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