DECEMBER 15, Hebrews 6:19

All ships have anchors. If a ship is anchored securely to a rock, it is safe and able to withstand the rough weather that may come. In the same way, man without hope in the true God is like a ship without an anchor. The storms of life easily sweep him away, and cause him to be lost and confused. A person who has no hope will never have peace because he has nothing to hold on to. What is this hope that is described as the anchor of our souls?
It is the hope that after all the labour and struggles of this life, we will enter into the heaven. The way to eternal life in heaven has been opened for us by Jesus! With this hope, no matter what happens, we need not fear because we know that the storms of life will pass. We can look forward to an eternity in heaven. Those who do not have this heavenly hope have no peace. They have nothing to hold on to when trials come. Whether it is sicknesses, failures, or problems in the family, they are easily troubled and defeated.
The anchor of our souls is steadfast and sure, because it clings onto God who is our solid rock. Our hope is not based on the things of this earth, which may change at any time. It is based on the unchanging promises of God. He tells us that we can trust Him because He swears by two greater things – His name and His Word. Man can break his promises and take his vows lightly. But God is not like that. It is impossible for Him to lie! By swearing upon Himself and His Word, there is no greater assurance of His promises and hope of eternal life.
What are your hopes in life? Is it to study hard so that you can so that you can earn lots of money? Or is it that you will always be strong and healthy? These are earthly expectations that are not sure and steadfast! It is like an anchor that is trying to cling onto loose sand that will never hold fast. We need to anchor our hope in God alone!

Thought: The anchor of my soul is the blessed hope of heaven.
Prayer: Father in heaven, I pray that I may experience Your peace and consolation in times of difficulties. Help me not to put my hope in the things of this life but to anchor my hope on Your unchanging promises.