Read Hebrews 6
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It
enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who
went before us, has entered on our behalf.
Hebrews 6:19–20
The anchor was a popular symbol in the early church. The Greek Stoic
philosopher Epictetus wrote: “One must not tie a ship to a single
anchor, nor life to a single hope.” Christians have but one anchor—
Jesus Christ our hope (Col. 1:5; 1 Tim. 1:1; Heb. 6:19).
However, this spiritual anchor is different from material anchors
on ships. For one thing, we are anchored upward—to heaven—not
downward. We are anchored, not to stand still, but to move ahead!
Our anchor is “firm”—it cannot break—and “secure”—it cannot slip.
No earthly anchor can give that kind of security!
The writer then clinches the argument: This Savior is our “forerunner.” The Old Testament high priest was not a forerunner because
nobody could follow him into the Holy of Holies. But Jesus Christ
has gone ahead to heaven so that one day we may follow!
Something to Ponder
In what ways is Jesus your anchor? What are some areas of your life
that aren’t anchored as securely as you wish they were?