God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us. This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place. Jesus has gone there ahead of us, and he is our high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.
Hebrews 6:18-20
The rope tied to the anchor of hope is wrapped around those who trust in Jesus Christ and call Him Lord!
The wind may blow and the waves crash against your life but hope is a "firm and steady anchor for your soul."
When two friends are separated on this earth the communications between them often include the words "I wish you were here." That's the way it is between a disciple of Christ and Jesus. We all wish He was here and He longs for us to be there! Truthfully, Jesus said "I am with you always" and so He is here today living in your heart! The Bible also says that we are "seated with Christ in heaven." So in a sense we are already there as well.
Human hope might simply be a vague desire that something may happen in the future. Heavenly hope is the solid assurance that what God has said is as good as done! To hope in Christ Jesus is like jumping off of a cliff and hoping you reach the bottom! When you hope in Jesus you can have no doubt that Jesus will fulfill every promise!
"Lord, help me today to cling on to the Hope I have in You. Wrap that rope around me so that no storm in this life can disturb the peace that goes beyond understanding. Amen."
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