Christ, Our Safe Anchor

"We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain,"  -Hebrews 6:19 (ESV)

There is no denying that this world can be rough and unpredictable. We are all subject to getting pushed, shoved, and beaten down by the trials and troubles of life.

But we are not just empty shells that are cast about. We carry within ourselves the comforts, graces, expectations, and happiness that comprise our souls as we move along toward our final destination: heaven.

Should the calm waters of life become roiled, and the strong winds of tribulation intensify, we need something that will keep us firmly planted as our faith is tested (Psalm 31:24).

We need a solid and secure anchor; one that can hold fast no matter what comes our way. Thankfully, faithful believers are provided with such an anchor: gospel hope.

There is nothing as sure and unwavering as gospel hope in our darkest hour. In its own nature it is resolute. After all, it is the special work of God in the soul. It consists of good hope through grace, and not merely a cheap, insincere hope.

It is a true work of God, that is not only stable, but generous, as well. This anchor we call gospel hope has been tested and tempered in the worst situations and always emerges with flying colors!

It does not cleave itself to any sure ground that we may be familiar with, of which always exists the possibility of breaking away. Christ, by virtue of his own sacrifice which he offered up, passed through the veil to intercede for us with God.

Gospel hope enters through the veil that separates us from God, and attaches itself to Christ our Mediator; who is the anchor of the believer's hope. It is firmly secured in his sacrifice and intercession (Romans 5:2). 

He went ahead through the veil to prepare a place for all believers by faith, and promised them that they shall follow him there (1 Corinthians 2:9). That is why we can trust in Christ to anchor us in seasons of temptation, sickness, and hardship (Luke 1:37).

It is comforting to know that the restorative and considerable hope of eternal blessedness, provided by God, is always accessible to us. Thus, we can safely fix our hopes on the anchor of gospel hope, who is Christ in heaven.

Scripture: Psalm 71:5; Jeremiah 17:7; Titus 2:13; Psalm 71:14; Job 11:18

Prayer: Dear Lord, no matter what stumbling block lies in front of me tomorrow, I am secure in knowing that You are always there to see me safely and graciously through it, amen.

God bless you,

Lauren