“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;” Hebrews 6:19.

Anchor (agkura, Latin = ancora, an anchor) is a heavy weight of stone or metal attached to a rope or chain and dropped overboard to keep a ship from moving with the current. Ancient anchors were much like the modern ones with iron hooks to grapple the rocks and so hold on to prevent shipwreck. A vessel that is not securely anchored does not have much hope of riding out a violent storm. Figuratively, as used in Hebrews it speaks of that which provides security, support, stay, safeguard (as hope). The anchor refers to the hope generated by faith in the gospel which enables the believer to stand firm in face of temptations, calamities, and storms. – Wuest Greek Commentary

God’s amazing grace through Jesus Christ our Lord provides for us the “anchor” to which our very souls grips and clings to through the storms of life. Our security is in His sovereignty; It is a sure hope. 1 Peter 1:21 state “Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.”

Though the storms often blow vehemently in our lives, we can keep our eyes fixed on the distant shore where our heavenly Father leads. Storms can be dangerous and seem to engulf us as though we may drown, but Jesus holds us safe and secure; and gently whispers to our souls that all is well. “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;” Hebrews 6:19.

My friends, just as the anchor that is under the sea and invisible to the eye from the shore… yet it holds those giant ships, from being tossed off course…in God’s Word we have an anchor of our souls that keeps us steadfast and unmovable!

I do not know about you today… but my soul is anchored in the Lord, and I pray that your soul has been anchored in His loving care as well… praise God, that even the winds and the waves must obey His will, He simple commands…Peace be still, and it is so. What do you need for Jesus to command to be still in your life today? Know that it is already done…for there is nothing impossible with God!

I can hear my dear friend Antonaitt singing these words “I’m coming up on the rough side of the mountain,” My friends, let us grip and hold to the Anchor of our souls…  remaining steadfast in the hope that He alone gives to His beloved children; He will never leave us, nor forsake us, and He will keep us safe in His everlasting arms now and forever!

Oh Lord, I’m strivin’,
tryin’ to make it through this barren land,
but as I go from day to day,
I can hear my Savior say,
“trust me child, come on and hold my hand.”

To God be the glory! Blessings and peace for a wonderful day in the safety of our Lord!