Is Your Anchor Holding?

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.” Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) Several years ago, I worked on a packer boat. We transferred west coast salmon from fish collectors to the cannery. In the bay one day the captain gave orders to lower the ship’s anchor. Down went the anchor, then followed the chain, and then the cable. The anchor picked up speed, so the captain said to apply the brake to slow it down, but the brake failed. Down went the anchor, picking up speed. Then, to our surprise, the end of the cable disappeared from sight! The cable was not secured. We lost the anchor, chain, and cable. We had to head back to the dock—a ship must have an anchor. That anchor still lies on the bottom of the ocean 54 years later. God cannot lie when He says something. This is a great help to us who have come to God for safety. It encourages us to hold on to the hope that is ours. This hope is like an anchor, strong and keeping us safe. It goes behind the curtain. Jesus has already entered there and opened the way for us. He has become our high priest forever (Hebrews 6), interceding for us. Jesus is our hope and anchor and will keep us in the midst of life’s storms. Unlike a ship’s anchor, His anchor will not fail. A time will come when He will call all believers to that blessed place He has prepared for us, a time will come when all our storms will cease. For now, when trouble comes, we must be steadfast in the faith and trust God. If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, be encouraged to do it right now. Knowing Jesus as Lord is the true remedy for peace in the midst of your storm. – Terry Hall   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org