Our Anchor Holds

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” I Peter 1:1-5

How do you face trials and difficulties that come into your life?

The only viable foundation for your life is an absolute faith and trust in Jesus Christ.

Those without Christ seek to deaden the pain of circumstances with one or more of Satan’s substitutes. Some drink, smoke, sniff, or shout their way to a “high,” while others attempt to brighten their depressed spirit with amusements, entertainment, or activities. Some silence their suffering in a more drastic manner by taking their own life in a desperate act of suicide.

All those responses to difficultly have a common denominator - life is out of control - “I don’t know how to cope.” “I don’t know how to handle it.”

When one is born again and had spiritual life, they anchor their life upon the Rock, Jesus Christ. That Anchor or Foundation cannot be moved. And because you are rooted to that Foundation, you are rooted to that Foundation, you are not thrown into utter chaos when difficulties arise. You may still feel you can’t cope, but the One Who resides within you is the same Who said to the wind and waves, “Peace, be still” Mark 4:39