Stacy and I were out of town a few weeks
ago when those strong storms came through
our area. We did drive through some of it on
our way to Arkansas, but we were fortunate
that it was only heavy rains and wind—no
tornadic activity where we were.
Late that Saturday afternoon, she and I
were in Corinth, MS, spending the night with
some friends (our ‘layover’ before heading on
to Searcy). We had a phone conversation with
our youngest about the incoming weather,
and what all to prepare for the coming storm.
Anything lightweight and outside was moved
out of the wind. Also, he used a tie-down to
secure the grill/smoker to the balusters on our
deck. It was absolutely necessary to anchor
even some of the heavy stuff. A lot of damage
could have ensued had he not done that.
Anchors are important equipment. In
construction, anchor bolts serve to solidify the
foundation, usually by holding structural steel
in place. For those who ply the various
waterways in our world, anchors are
necessary for a variety of reasons. Primarily,
anchors keep things in place. They help
things stay where they need to stay. They are
protection against potential dangers and
damage.
The writer of Hebrews speaks of our
anchor being the hope that we have in Jesus
Christ, “We who have fled for refuge might
have strong encouragement to hold fast to the
hope set before us. We have this as a sure
and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that
enters into the inner place behind the curtain,
where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our
behalf.”
Yes. Jesus is our anchor. Steadfast and
sure, in every storm. –Ricky
