Driving through a nearby town, I kept passing handmade signs at the front of homeowners’ lawns that spelled out the words “Hope,” “Joy,” “Truth” and “Peace,” among others. And while I love the heart behind these efforts, I have to imagine that the homeowners are likely missing out on the genuine articles. This pandemic has highlighted that the best this world has to offer is transient and can be taken away in a moment. If your hope relies on future plans, they cannot be counted on. If your joy relies on being with family, that can be curtailed. If your truth depends on scientific data, it can be manipulated. If your peace depends on health, it will fail.
This morning, I read Hebrews 6:18-19:
“…We who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul…”
In Christ’s redemptive work, we have a sure and steadfast anchor. One that cannot be contaminated by contagion or restricted by the government. This anchor is the only capital “T” Truth that exists, and the only Truth that matters. God, who “cannot lie, promised before the world began” (Titus 1:2) the hope of eternal life to all who believe.
“This God—his way is perfect
the word of the LORD proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
For who is God, but the LORD?
And who is a rock, except our God?” – Psalm 18:30-31
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