The Anchor of the Soul

“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 6:19-20

No ship captain would set sail without an anchor. This heavy piece of metal, specially shaped to dig into the ground and hold tightly, is the primary means of holding the boat firmly in one place. A good anchor keeps the vessel from drifting or foundering.

This is what Paul had in mind when he explained the solid basis of your faith.“This hope in Jesus Christ we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast...” verse 19. No one else guarantees you everlasting life; no one else can carry you through the rough times; no one else can keep you from sinking under trials and ongoing struggles that may blast you from all sides.

Hope is not just a feeling, an emotion that varies depending on the circumstances. Hope is confident expectation of God’s goodness based on His eternal promises in Scripture. “...According to His great mercy [He] has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” I Peter 1:3

Is your life anchored in His uncompromising and unsurpassable love?

Grounded on the one true Rock, you are secure and unshakable in even the fiercest gale.