Daily Devotional Our Anchor Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 Read Hebrews 6:13-20 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. - Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) It was a glorious day, and we were in our boat at the mouth of the river. My husband was engrossed in fishing, and I was focused on reading my book. Suddenly someone called out, alerting us that we had lost our anchor. Not only had we drifted dangerously close to another boat, but my husband could no longer keep fishing without our anchor. So we headed for shore. This experience reminded me of the truth that Jesus is our anchor. He is our lifeline and our hope. When he is our center, the one we rely on, he keeps us steady and productive. On the other hand, if we take our eyes off Jesus and become involved in our own agendas, then without even knowing it, we can find ourselves drifting away from the love and grace he offers. That day I remembered the words of Hebrews 6 and the confidence I have because Christ is the steadfast anchor in my life. The Author Ann Stewart (South Australia, Australia) Thought for the Day Christ is reliable on both calm and stormy days. Prayer Thank you, Father, for giving us Jesus as our anchor and our hope. As he taught us, we pray, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever” (Matt. 6:9-13, kjv). Amen. Prayer focus: Anglers The Daily Reflections from Upper Room Ministries invite you to spend some time with God in reading, prayer, and meditation. Each reflection is based on an excerpt from an Upper Room book or magazine. Visit daily.upperroom.org/ and subscribe for free to receive reflections each day in your inbox.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:17:21 +0000
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