an anchor

An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, used to connect a boat or a ship  to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting or be driven by the wind, waves or current. 

Hebrews 6:15,17-19 And so after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise… Because GOD wanted to make to make the unchanging nature of HIS purpose very clear to (us) the heirs of what was promised, HE confirmed it with an oath.  GOD did this so by two unchanging things (HIS promise and HIS oath) in which it is impossible for GOD to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged.  We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure, it cannot slip, it can not break down.

These verses impy that things are going to come against us and try to move us away from looking to and trusting GOD’s word.  Things that look just the opposite of what GOD has promised us.  We must remember that hope that is seen is not hope  Romans 8:24  Bible hope is not an iffish thing… it is a guarantee but something not yet seen.  We are to flee to HIS promises and take hold of the hope GOD offers.  GOD’s promises will work like an anchor for our souls that we not drift away from GOD or be driven and be shipwrecked and broken on rocks.

Hebrews 7:25 HE is able to save forever those who draw near to GOD through HIM (JESUS), since HE always lives to make intercession for them.

Hebrews 10:14 For by one offering HE has perfected for ever them that are being sanctified.

Has GOD given you a personal promise?  HE has given me personal promises… and when it seems like HE has lied to me, I quote HIS promise and HIS word back to HIM… that HE is not a man that HE should lie or change HIS mind… Numbers 23:19

Take hold of the promises of GOD… they will be an anchor for your soul to keep you firm and secure.

Hugs

Sharon