If we for a minute take a look at an anchor, we will realize that it is a tool or an instrument made of metal that is used to hold a ship or boat in one place . For the anchor to serve its unique purpose, it must be strong, firm and able to endure or withstand dangerous or rigorous storms and or inclement weather.
As a Child of God, we are not exempted from hard times, perils, disasters and storms of life just to name a few. When we are faced with these hard times rest assured that they don't come to take us out but to make us spiritually STRONG. When the storms of life are raging and we just seem to can't fathom or tunnel our way through, GOD SPECIALIZES IN THINGS THAT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE...
In our darkest moments we may feel as if we are sinking deep in our troubles and sorrows. The tides and billows seem to be rising and disappointments, pain and frustration is at our heel but rest assured that JESUS CHRIST is our / your ANCHOR. The songwriter Lawrence Chewning in his song reminds us that, "The Anchor holds though the ship is battered, the Anchor holds though thee sails are torn. I have fallen on my knees as I faced the raging seas the Anchor holds in spite of the storm." His promise to us as His Children is that He will leave us nor forsake us. Jesus as our Anchor- He will ensure that the tides, the billows and waves do us NO harm! He will ensure that we remain unmoved and unshaken. He will ensure that we remain secure so that no tempest will be able to destroy us. The songwriter of a well known hymn stated, " I have anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest", I'll sail the wide seas no more; The tempest may sweep over wild, stormy deep, In Jesus I'm safe evermore."
We can find solace and comfort in the words of Psalm 62:5-8 that declares, "I am standing in absolute stillness, silent before the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for Him to rescue me. Only God is my Savior, and He will not fail me. For He alone is my safe place. His wraparound presence always protects me as my champion defender. There’s no risk of failure with God! So why would I let worry paralyze me, even when troubles multiply around me? God’s glory is all around me! His wraparound presence is all I need, for the Lord is my Savior, my Hero, and my Life-giving Strength." (The Passion Translation)
Oh Hallelujah! Glory to God!
I want to encourage our hearts by reminding us that although Satan tries to block us, distract us, weigh us down and tries to cause us to stumble; JESUS CHRIST REMAINS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. HE REMAINS UNCHANGED! HE REMAINS UNSHAKEABLE! HE REMAINS AS OUR ANCHOR THAT WILL HOLD US AND KEEP US IN PLACE, IN HIS FIXED POSITION WHERE NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING CAN SHAKE OR DERAIL US. I want to ask us, who or what is your anchor? What have you allowed to anchor you in this time? Jesus Christ is all that we need. He is our Rock and Shield of Defense. Luke 22:32a Jesus declared, "But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail." Jesus Christ is pleading on your, my and our behalf. He will not allow us to be tested or tempted beyond what we are able to bear. Rest assured in knowing that The Anchor (JESUS CHRIST) Holds and grips the Solid Rock. Be not dismayed, be not discouraged but be thou strengthened for the Lord your God is with you and will be with you always.
THE ANCHOR HOLDS AND I, WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED!
God bless you!
Shalom
