The little fishing boat had run in too close to the shore, too close to the rocks, and the wind was blowing hard towards the land. To the watchers on shore, it seemed that the little boat must be driven on the rocks, but the fishermen saw their danger in time.
They sprang into action, and the anchor was heaved overboard promptly. There was a great splash as it hit the water, and down went the chain. Down—and down and down—
What consternation! The chain was not fastened to the boat, and it followed the anchor down, all the way to the bottom!
What a scramble and struggle those men had to get safely out to sea and away from the dangerous rocks. And what an embarrassing moment it was for them. It was a long time before that was lived down— long before people stopped saying, "Did you ever hear about the time when—?"
Very different was the experience of the old sea captain who had inscribed on his tombstone: "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast," with the reference Heb. 6:1919Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; (Hebrews 6:19).
What hope is he speaking of? God's Word, the Bible, makes it plain that it is Jesus Christ our Lord who is referred to in this way. To Him and His atoning sacrifice you may safely trust your immortal soul. "He is able to save them to the uttermost who come unto God by Him."
Have you trusted Him as your Savior and Lord? If so, He will save you from your sins and their consequences. He will save you from yourself. He will keep you in all trials and temptations. Thousands upon thousands have proven this true, have found Him truly a Savior and a Resource that never fails—an Anchor sure and steadfast.
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
Fastened to the Rock that cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior's love.