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Then, in verse 19, the writer says, “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into\u00a0the inner place behind the curtain.” These truths are an anchor that won’t give way in a turbulent sea. Our hope is in Christ, in God’s Word, in God’s bedrock promises.\u00a0 As verse 20 clarifies, “Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf,” behind the curtain of death and into the presence of the Father. That’s where all who are “in Christ” are headed, with Jesus as the guarantee of that promise. This is our hope, our sure and steadfast anchor of the soul. We are the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham because in Christ we are the children of Abraham (Gal.3:29) and receive God’s blessing, and become God’s blessing to others.<\/p>\n
Brothers and sisters, let’s hold fast to these promises, not the promises of any particular political, economic, or medical future. In doing so, our hope only grows more sure as we move toward the One who is sovereign over all, “one God and Father of all,\u00a0who is over all and through all and in all.” (Eph.4:6)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Indeed these are turbulent and uncertain days fraught with dispute and instability. Politically, economically, and medically, many are confused, struggling, and fearful. Unprecedented times often breed these reactions as many find their predictable and stable lives shaken in various ways. However, one thing is not shaken, nor will it ever be shaken. God’s truth remains … Continue reading A sure and steadfast anchor<\/span>