Ecclesiastes 5:10
Whoever loves money
never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his
income. This too is meaningless.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of
the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome
by evil, but overcome evil with good.
To LISTEN to Romans 12
Anchors In The Storm
By Anne Cetas
The Lord
your God is with you wherever you go. —Joshua 1:9
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
CTsTreasureChestLLC.comBy Anne Cetas
Bible in a Year:
1 Chronicles 13-15;
John 7:1-27
When Matt and
Jessica tried to navigate their sailboat into a Florida inlet during Hurricane
Sandy, the craft ran aground. As the waves crashed around them, they quickly
dropped anchor. It held the sailboat in place until they could be rescued. They
said that if they had not put down the anchor, “We would have lost our boat for
sure.” Without the anchor, the relentless waves would have smashed the vessel
onto the shore.
We need anchors
that hold us secure in our spiritual lives as well. When God called Joshua to
lead His people after Moses’ death, He gave him anchors of promise he could
rely on in troubled times. The Lord said to him, “I will be with you. I will
not leave you nor forsake you. . . . The Lord your God is with you wherever you
go” (Josh. 1:5,9). God also gave Joshua and His people the “Book of the Law” to
study and observe (vv.7-8). That, and God’s presence, were anchors the
Israelites could rely on as they faced many challenges.
When we’re in the
middle of suffering or when doubts start threatening our faith, what are our
anchors? We could start with Joshua 1:5. Although our faith may feel weak, if
it’s anchored in God’s promises and presence, He will safely hold us.
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love. —Owens
When we feel the stress of the
storm we learn the strength of the anchor.
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