"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." II Corinthians 5:17
The anchor can also be an indication of a new beginning or a starting point for a life journey. In the early days of Christianity, when the Romans persecuted followers of Jesus, the anchor became a secret symbol to represent Christ. It showed that their lives had changed direction. and they were committed to their faith.
We can all think of ourselves as ships, sailing on the sea of life. At some point in our journey, we hear the Gospel message. We are faced with a decision, whether to sail on as we have been, or to change direction. When we realize how Jesus loves us, we repent of our sin and accept His forgiveness. We turn our ships around, drop anchor, and wait for His instructions.
We begin to search the scriptures, pray for the Lord's guidance, and listen to His voice each day. We learn how to know when to move and when to just stay still, for He has promised to show us the way.
Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God."
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Isaiah 30:21 "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left."
John 10:27-28 "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand."
He has a plan for each one of our lives, and whether today's journey consists of calm or stormy seas, we have no fear, for He pilots our ship. The anchor is there when we need it, and it will never fail.
Thought For Today: Is Jesus your hope and anchor as you sail life's sea today?
Devotion by: Anne Johnston