We Have This Hope...

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.” Hebrews 6:19-20 (NIV) The human soul . . . my soul, your soul . . . is most precious to God Almighty in all His creation. He created the human soul in His likeness and image to live forever and ever, eternally! Jesus said, “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” (Mark 8:36, NIV). The word forfeit means “losing.” The sober thought here is someone could lose their soul for eternity, apart from God’s eternal Kingdom. Some years ago, I was fowl hunting with two other individuals on the mouth of a river in James Bay’s west coast. Our hunting spot was on a shoal called Long Point. It was a good hunting spot, but only if the water tide was out. But it was also risky because when the highwater tide comes in, it can cover the whole shoal, making it dangerous if you’re not careful. After our hunt we came back to where we anchored our boat and motor. To our surprise our boat and motor were anchored further out into the water because of the high-water tide coming in, and we were unable to get to them with our hip waders. Fortunately, the anchor was still holding tight enough to the mud part of the ground to keep the boat from floating away from us. I removed some clothes to walk into the cold water waist deep and managed to reach the rope. I pulled the anchor out and pulled the boat safely to the shore. The anchor held, otherwise we would have been in a tragic situation. Be careful. Pay attention to your soul. Make sure your soul is anchored safely to the other side where Jesus is, who alone is our Hope. “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him” (Psalm 62:5, NIV). – Abraham Jolly   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