WRideout
12-02-2017, 09:39 AM
My Anchor Holds Fast
Hebrews 6:19
The mariner’s term for the collection of ropes, chains and anchors that hold their ship in one spot is “ground tackle.” While ground tackle seems simple enough, much care is taken in selecting and maintaining this equipment on a vessel, because they know that in a good blow, it may save your life.
I remember an episode from my younger days as a teenage living on the coast of Southern California. A cruise ship, past its prime, had been purchased for the purpose of converting it into a floating resort, complete with casinos and restaurants. The ship, christened La Jenelle, was towed into position in the Pacific Ocean, just off shore, while awaiting refitting and conversion. Now, folks in Southern California are use to “high rollers” with grand schemes, but this was something quite new. We would drive to the beach in the evening sometimes just to see this remarkable white ship sitting quietly at anchor.
A winter storm blew up, as often happens in the cold and inhospitable Pacific, with strong winds and large waves. During the night, the La Jenelle dragged anchor and went aground, where it remains to this day, a monument to the folly of those who planned to use it for profit. The bones of the beached ship are still visible; the area is shown on recreation maps as a favorite spot for surfing.
There may be days when our own lives seem as tempestuous as a Pacific Ocean storm; when we are assailed on all sides and in danger of being driven onto the rocks. Be assured that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our anchor, will keep us from harm.
Prayer: O Lord, who calmed the waters, be merciful to us on the sea of life. Be our anchor and salvation so that, grounded in you we may prevail against all adversity. Amen
Wayne
Hebrews 6:19
The mariner’s term for the collection of ropes, chains and anchors that hold their ship in one spot is “ground tackle.” While ground tackle seems simple enough, much care is taken in selecting and maintaining this equipment on a vessel, because they know that in a good blow, it may save your life.
I remember an episode from my younger days as a teenage living on the coast of Southern California. A cruise ship, past its prime, had been purchased for the purpose of converting it into a floating resort, complete with casinos and restaurants. The ship, christened La Jenelle, was towed into position in the Pacific Ocean, just off shore, while awaiting refitting and conversion. Now, folks in Southern California are use to “high rollers” with grand schemes, but this was something quite new. We would drive to the beach in the evening sometimes just to see this remarkable white ship sitting quietly at anchor.
A winter storm blew up, as often happens in the cold and inhospitable Pacific, with strong winds and large waves. During the night, the La Jenelle dragged anchor and went aground, where it remains to this day, a monument to the folly of those who planned to use it for profit. The bones of the beached ship are still visible; the area is shown on recreation maps as a favorite spot for surfing.
There may be days when our own lives seem as tempestuous as a Pacific Ocean storm; when we are assailed on all sides and in danger of being driven onto the rocks. Be assured that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our anchor, will keep us from harm.
Prayer: O Lord, who calmed the waters, be merciful to us on the sea of life. Be our anchor and salvation so that, grounded in you we may prevail against all adversity. Amen
Wayne