Anchored

Hebrews 6:19-20 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

When I was in high school, we lived at the edge of a lake. One summer day, we took the boat to the far side of the lake to fish for some walleye. We found a spot and dropped the anchor. With the anchor down we were able to fish without care that we would drift from our spot. Without the anchor, we would drift and need to adjust our course.

Our life need not drift on the wind and waves. This verse tells us that our anchor is firm and secure. It is not too small for the task. Our anchor will hold. I also find it encouraging where this anchor is fastened. That day on the lake we picked our spot. The fishing was good. The sun was shining and the fish were biting. Our life anchor is in an even better spot. Our soul is anchored to the inner sanctuary where we have fellowship with God through Jesus. My understanding is this is the area that only priests could enter. We are not worthy on our own to enter but Jesus has entered on our behalf. He entered and he holds us secure. I find that encouraging and refreshing.