April 17 “Anchor Deep” Hebrews 6:19
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain…” (Hebrews 6:19)
Life in 21st century America is interesting. The population is demonstrating a lack of moral standards and those things that have been “wrong” for centuries, are now being deemed appropriate! Just yesterday, in a conversation with a young couple, they were professing their disdain for individuals that would share their beliefs with others. I pointed out that that was the standard for sharing information, whether we agree with it or not! Amazingly, the conversation turned to me, and my profession (calling). The young lady boldly stated that I was a part of the problem in our land! She continued to let me know that I needed to be more tolerant of others and their views, even though I might disagree! Wow! Really? My response was direct yet attempting to be “loving!” I said, “Why is it that the opinions that you declare are to be accepted, without question, yet the good news that I share is viewed as “hate speech” and is in direct conflict with the idea of being able to share your thoughts without question or criticism?” She was unable to articulate a response and she immediately instructed her partner to leave this man alone! Again, Wow! Folks, as believers, we are going to encounter those that believe that their “unholy” and “sinful” ways are the standard and that, if you question their ways and words, you are, either intolerant or discriminatory! Praise God! He told us in His word that the world would hate us and would resist us and that we are to continue to boldly proclaim the Good News, regardless of the situations or conditions that exist! It reminds me of the words of my daddy, when I would face challenges, as a young man. Daddy would remind me that my Hope comes from God and that I was to “Anchor Deep” in His Promises and His Love and His Provisions! Fellow Believer, we are in for a challenge as we live and share Jesus! We must recognize that our HOPE is in Him and that we Must Anchor Deep, in order to survive, and to thrive! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!