A Lenten Devotion for Wednesday, April 9
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- Apr 9
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Hebrews 6:19-20a
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.
This morning I got caught up reading in Hebrews a bit before and a few chapters after the verses above. It is clearer to me now than it has seemed in the past. When I return to today’s scripture, it is also reinforced for me. Without Jesus, I might have never known God. Without the curtain being torn, without forgiveness, who knows where we would all be? This option is almost as painful to imagine as Jesus on the cross. To God, perhaps, too painful to allow.
Holy Lord, we don’t know or understand your decisions, your plan, your future for us. But we know you love us, and you chose a very painful solution for our continued separation from you. We are forever thankful. I pray that my life and my heart reflects my gratitude. Amen
Becky, transforming
Hebrews 6:19-20a
Lucado again reminds us how horrific Jesus’s suffering was…for me, for you. The curtain is open, he gives us full access, if we choose…the promise of hope, His anchor. As a ship’s anchor keeps the ship from drifting so also we kept from drifting from God’s anchor, as long as we stay connected to him. All this laid out for us to take.
Heavenly Father, our high priest forever, thank you for the vow, the open curtain, the promise, all for us. Help me to keep a strong hold of Your anchor so that I never drift from you. Amen.
Hebews 6:19.
What wonderful imagery--anchor of the soul--sure and stedfast no matter what! We are offered Hope--no matter what we are going through. No matter our uncertainty. This is the promise of our Faith.
Prayer: Gracious God, You offer us so much. May we have the faith to accept this gift of Hope. AMEN
Lenten study week 6
Wednesday, April 9th, 202
Hebrews 6:19-20
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, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
This verse uses the image of an anchor to illustrate the security that God provides. An anchored ship cannot move.,It is also God's Word where he gives us all we need to know about our savior, Jesus. This hope both sure and steadfast (v 19) helps us to live up to Christ in our every day. To me this means no matter what I face, I…
Hebrews 6:19-20a
Jesus’ sacrifice as the anchor of our faith can only make sense (to me) in light of His Resurrection and unambiguous defeat of sin and death. Lent, despite its bleak vibe should ultimately be about hope. I read an interesting reflection on this hope just this morning.
Pope Francis has written, “There are Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter.” The authors of the reflection went on to write, “We aren’t meant to dwell in Lent; Lent propels us to Easter. And our joy is only possible because we hope in what we cannot see. We hope for a world that is just, peaceful, and compassionate, even when we live in one stained by fear, hate, and…