“When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore himself saying “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all arguments. Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, He confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the HOPE offered to us may be greatly encouraged. 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 forever, in the order of Melchizedek” Hebrews 6:13-20.
HOPE is a healthy attitude. HOPE Anchors the Soul. Anticipating good brings comfort to the mind and heart. In contrast, a state of hopelessness is a terrible condition to be in. It's overwhelming and depressing to think that what you're facing cannot be changed or fixed. For the person who has lost all hope, life looks like a long dark tunnel going nowhere. Proverbs tells us that "Hope deferred makes the heart sick" (Prov. 13:12). Emotional, physical, and even mental illness haunt a person who feels trapped in a grim situation. With God, no situation is hopeless. In Him, we have the promise: "Desire fulfilled is a tree of life."
Believers have a HOPE that anchors the soul. An anchor was a popular image in the ancient Mediterranean world. In an economy that depended on shipping, the anchor symbolized safety and steadiness. The writer of Hebrews used the word to remind believers that God has given a HOPE that holds firm in any storm. Relationship with Jesus brings us to the throne of heaven, where we can cast all our burdens before God. He pulls us toward Himself! He says, “Come. Find the rest that you need, the relief from the burdens and from doubt.” He provides strength for weary bodies, peace for anxious minds, and comfort for grieving hearts. He provides light where there is darkness that guides us through trying and difficult situations. Life with God is our HOPE.
Life with God is our Hope.
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