The Anchor

 The waters are turbulent as the storm rages around me. The hurricane winds blow ferociously all about. At times it has been difficult to see a clear path ahead to navigate the ship forward. I have sought safe harbor and found it in God's presence. I have dropped anchor and hanging onto Him to ride the storm out. 

The anchor is the faithful character of God and the promises of His word. I have dropped anchor into those and found a steady secure place. While others may be tossed about by the towering waves, the anchor of faith keeps me in peace. My ship is battered and busted. I may take on a little water. I will not sink. I have been through storms before, and my anchor held true. It does so still today. 

Faith must be tested to be proven. Mine has been tested repeatedly over the past several decades. Personal attacks. Failed ministry endeavors. Repeated financial setbacks. Repeated sports injuries with my sons. Relentless Satanic attacks. There were times when I thought I would go under. The anchor held and the storm dissipated every time. There is no reason to believe the same will not be true this time. 

God is trustworthy. His word is true. My faith is stalwart. I will survive. I will see the light of better days. I will sail on smooth seas again. My ship and anchor are battle tested. They have held together soundly. I believe they will do so again. The dark night will not remain dark forever. It is true that weeping may last for a night, but it also true that joy comes in the morning. [Ps 30:5] It is true that many are the afflictions of the righteous, but God delivers out of them all for His children. [Ps 34:19] It is true that in this world we have tribulation, but it is also true that the Lord speaks peace over us, and He has overcome the world. [Jn 16:33]

For all those reasons and many more I can resolutely say the anchor holds. God has not abandoned in the day of trouble as I cry out to Him and He will deliver. [Ps 50:15] So if you find yourself in a storm also, I say hold on and drop anchor into God and His word. Storms last for a season, but God's faithfulness endures for all eternity.