Daily Devotional
You Have an Anchor to Hold On To
“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 6:19-20
January 26, 2024
Ponder This
I heard a story about a family whose son grew critically ill, and he was dying at home. The conversation between the little boy and his father went something like this: The boy asked his dad, “Dad, am I going to die?” The father said, “Son, someday you will die. But don’t worry about it. After you die, it will be all over. You won’t feel anything; you won’t know anything; you will have forgotten the pain and the sorrow. I love you, son. Just hold on son. Then after a while, it’ll be over.” The son said, “But father, I’m afraid, and I don’t want to die. I need some help.” And the father said, “Son, I love you. Just hold on.” The boy responded, “Father, you’re telling me to hold on, but there’s nothing to hold onto.”
When you know Jesus and those chilly waters of death touch you and the winds are blowing, your anchor will hold. You will have a rock-solid faith. That’s what hope means. Conversion brings conflict; conflict teaches constancy; constancy builds character; and character enables us to trust God in the darkest storm. Aren’t you glad there is a certain hope?
- Who in your life does not have the anchor of the hope of the Gospel?
- How has this anchor changed how you handle the crises and worries of life?
Practice This
Write down some verses that remind you there is a secure hope in God.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
