ANCHORS IN THE STORM

ANCHORS IN THE STORM

READ:

Joshua 1:1-9

The LORD your God is with you

 wherever you go. –Joshua 1:9

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” (Joshua 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 fell weak, if it’s anchored in God’s promises and presence, He will safely hold us. –Anne Cetas

We have an anchor that keeps the soul

Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,

Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,

Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love. –Owens

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When we feel the stress of the storm

We learn the strength of the anchor.

INSIGHT

In today’s reading, God encourages Joshua who has recently replaced his predecessor, Moses.  God’s past faithfulness to Moses must have brought great comfort to Joshua:  “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you” (v.5).  For us as well, God’s faithfulness in the past brings courage for the future.

Have a blessed day.

God Our Creator’s Love Always

Unity & Peace