Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20
We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
Thought for the Day: The author of Hebrews, prior to this interesting image of hope, strongly encourages his readers to seize the hope set before them. As is often said, hope is not wishful thinking or a naive attitude. Norman Cousins suggested that the “capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of destination and the energy to get started.” From my limited experience, there is a powerful probability when people glimpse their desired destination, and with that glimpse, find a holy energy kickstarting their forward movement. It’s as if God is working on both sides — luring us from the standpoint of the destination while nudging us from the point of origin.
Prayer: Hope! I need this gift in my life, Lord. When the voices around me are discouraging and the obstacles appear overwhelming, I need to see as you see…or at least, trust you enough to find a way forward. Amen.
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