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Today’s Treasure
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary
behind the curtain,where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a
high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 6:19-20
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Moments Etched On My Heart
We Have HOPE!
Barbara L’Italien, Guest Writer
Today’s Treasure
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary
behind the curtain,where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a
high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 6:19-20
Hope, where would we be without hope?
I love these verses. I am a very visual person, and I can see the anchor dug deep in the
ocean floor as I follow the thick, weathered chain up to the water’s surface, only to feel
the waves crashing over me and feel the pelting sting of the rain on my face. The sky is
dark from the thick clouds, showing no soon stop to the life-threatening storm. Then, I
feel the warm touch of my Savior's hand, firm, secure, reaching to the inner fears of
my soul. I know His grip will not let up, that He has me strong and steady despite the
raging storm around me. My feet are constantly being pushed from under me by the
constant slamming of the waves. I can not hold myself up, but I know Jesus has me,
forever, and it is in this hope I can breathe deeply, and release my sorrows, worries,
fears, hurts, and all that life brings my way to Him.
As a follower of Jesus, I face the same trials and have the same needs as those who do
not follow Jesus, but the difference is I have hope!
Sometimes we just need to stop and remember what we know is true when things
seem out of our control. Here is a video to encourage you: Jesus Calms the Storm.
This is from the back cover of the 2019 MARKINC annual report:
We often refer to the challenges we face as “storms” in our lives. Times when the waters get
rough and it can be difficult to see past the waves in front of us. MARKINC strives to serve
as a lighthouse in these storms, which by definition “is a structure (such as a tower) with a
powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators”. The lighthouse
symbol can often be broken down into two concepts. The first is the lighthouse itself, which
can symbolize salvation and safety, especially in the face of adversity. The second concept is
the lighthouse keeper, the person who tends the lighthouse. The keeper of our lighthouse is
Jesus! He is our help and hope. All of our resources share the same powerful underlying
message that regardless of whether you are currently floating in calm waters or fighting to
keep your head above the waves, the light of Jesus is shining bright and we need to fix our
gaze on Him.
Hope, the glimmer of light in the deepest darkness that shows us that the path to hope
is Jesus!
God is our place of safety. He gives us strength.
He is always there to help us in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1
The LORD will protect you and keep you safe from all dangers.
The LORD will protect you now and always wherever you go.
Psalm 121:7-8
Every word of God is pure:
He is a shield unto those that put their trust in Him,
Proverbs 30:5
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,
for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
My victory and honor come from God alone.
He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.
Psalm 62:7
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Hebrews 6:19-20 are verses I will always treasure as a “moment etched on my heart.”
LIFE-GIVING ENCOURAGEMENT
Biblical hope is the confident expectation of what God has promised and its strength is
in His faithfulness. Holding Onto Promises Eternal
Do you have the hope that can only be found in Jesus?
Do you need help bridging the gap between helplessness and hopefulness?
MARKINC has free resources for you, visit helpandhopenow.org