Silent God, Remain Anchored
Friday, September 15
Silent God, Remain Anchored
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19
Hope is not a fleeting wish; it’s a firm and resolute trust, a certainty in the promises of God. Hebrews 6:19 beautifully illustrates this by likening hope to an anchor, something firm and secure that keeps us grounded in the storms of life. Let’s delve deeper into this metaphor to understand the essence of our hope.
It’s important for us to understand that an anchor’s effectiveness depends on its attachment point. If it’s connected to an unstable or fragile foundation, it won’t hold against the fierce currents of life. Our anchor of hope is securely lodged in heaven, anchored by the death and resurrection of Christ. This anchor can’t be moved or shaken, ensuring our salvation remains sure and certain.
In our darkest moments sometimes God seems silent and you start to question your faith. I know because I’ve been there. During life’s tempests, we may find ourselves tempted to cast our anchor of hope overboard, believing it can’t hold us steady. Yet, it’s precisely in these moments that I intentionally surround myself in the Word of God. We must hold onto hope with all our strength. We don’t do this alone; the Holy Spirit assists us in anchoring our souls to the steadfast promises of God.
Don’t discard your anchor of hope, for it is your lifeline in the storms of life. When you feel adrift and hope-less, remember where your anchor is securely lodged—in the unshakable promises of God. Cry out to the Lord, and He will help you grasp it once more. God has held countless saints steady through life’s storms, and He will do the same for you. Your hope in Him will never fail, today, tonight, this week, or at any time.
Prayer for Today: Oh Lord, You are the Anchor of my soul. Today I thank You for the anchor of hope. I ask your forgiveness, for those moments when I’ve failed to grasp it properly. Today I choose to grab hold of it once more and to trust You, because You’ve never failed, and never will. Amen.