“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." (vv.19-20)
Every boat owner knows that an anchor prevents drift. Here in chapter 6, the author wants us to see that our soul needs an anchor, because it also is inclined to drift. This ‘hope anchor’ is ‘both sure and steadfast.’ It is sure because it will not break, it’s steadfast because it is unmovable, and will not slip, because it is found in Jesus Christ. It promises righteousness (Gal. 5:5), eternal life (Titus 1:2), and the return of Jesus (Titus 2:13). It is a "living hope," founded on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead (1 Pet. 1:3).
Therefore, when circumstances get out of control and pressures threaten to overwhelm us, we know that Jesus died for us, is working in us, and will never leave us. We can hold fast to God's promises and patiently endure. The "anchor of hope," Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, will hold us firm, if we anchor our soul in Him.
The Truth: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3)
