The Anchor Holds

ANCHOR: In a figurative sense, that which gives stability or security, that on which we place dependence for safety. The word is used metaphorically in Hebrews 6:19, for that which supports or keeps one steadfast in the time of trial or of doubt. It is an emblem of hope.

Hebrews 6: 18-20; That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters into that within the veil, Wither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

Two immutable (unchanging) things, God’s counsel will never change, and His promises are steadfast. He is God, and cannot lie, and because we make God our refuge, we have great consolation, and are encouraged to take hold of the hope set before us. We know God is faithful, we know God cannot lie, we know our hope is in Him, who made heaven and earth. We know if He said, it shall come to pass, if He promised it, He will fulfill it. And this hope in Him is as an anchor for our soul, firm and unmovable. This hope takes us past the veil and into the Most Holy Place with Him, into that place where only the High Priest was allowed to go only once a year, and there we meet Jesus, who has already gone in before us, and has became our High Priest forever, and our King of Righteousness.

Hebrews 4:16; Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Psalm 46:1; God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Isaiah 26:3-4; Thou will keep him in perfect (complete) peace, whose mind is stayed (steadfast) on thee, because he trusted in thee. Trust ye in the LORD forever, for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.

The Anchor Holds, tho this ship is battered, the anchor holds tho these sails are torn. I have fallen on my knees, as I face the raging sea, the anchor holds in spite of the storm.

We have an anchor of the soul, all our hope is in Jesus, steadfast and firm.

God bless.