“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 A physical anchor prevents a ship from drifting. It provides a sense of security when in troubled waters. So, spiritually, the anchor represents emotional security, inner stability, and calm in uncertain times. I have been reading the book of Job in my morning devotions. He probably faced more storms in a brief period than any other person who has ever lived. His wife taunted him for his faith, and his friends accused him of all sorts of wrongdoing. Sitting in the ash heap, using a piece of broken pottery to scrape the boils that covered his body, he questioned everything that he had ever believed. He bewailed the fact that he had ever been born, and at one point, he asked the Lord to just take his life. But he had an anchor that held secure. And he maintained his trust in God. Job 13:15-16 “Though he slay me, yet will I…

“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 42:11 An anchor represents our steadfast hope in the promises of God. We come to the Lord in faith believing that His love for us will never fail, and that we can trust Him to guide us in every aspect of our lives. Under the old covenant, to enter the most Holy place would mean death. Only the High Priest could enter once a year, bearing the sacrifice for the sins of the people. Tied around his ankle was a rope, so that if he should die while inside, they could remove him without endangering anyone else. As Jesus drew His final breath on Calvary’s cross, something supernatural occurred in the temple in Jerusalem. The veil, that thick curtain which barred the way into the Holy of Holies, tore in two from the top to the bottom. Jesus’ death opened the way for all to enter. We can now come boldly into the very presence of Almighty God, for he hath said, “I will…

“That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.” Hebrews 6:18-19 When our children were young, and finances were low, we spent time together doing simple things. On Saturdays, we would go for drives in the country, exploring unfamiliar roads, and just enjoying being together. One of our favourite places to end up was Iroquois on the St. Lawrence River. It was interesting to watch as a large ship would enter the locks, the gates would close, and the water would slowly rise. Then the gates on the other end would open so the ship could leave to continue its journey. Often, there would be other ships in the river a short distance away. They were at anchor, waiting patiently for their turn to go through the locks. Their anchors held them securely in place until it was their turn. When I was praying and asking the Lord for direction for this week’s devotions,…

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, you must not show favoritism… (James 2:1–4, 9 NIV) These scriptures really hit home for me. I think if we are honest, we can admit that we have either shown favoritism by judging someone based on how they look or act. This passage doesn’t just describe the early church, but it describes us. Even with the best intentions, we can easily fall into the trap of favoritism or quiet judgment. I never want my actions or attitudes to make someone feel unworthy of love or grace. Jesus never made anyone feel “less than.” He made everyone feel seen, valued, and accepted. The Bible is very clear; it teaches that showing favoritism is a sin… God’s Word leaves no gray area—favoritism is not a flaw in character, it is a fracture in love. My constant prayer is this: “Lord, help me to love the way You love.” Every person, no matter how they treat me, is deeply loved by God. If I don’t reach them with His love, they may never reach Heaven. Mother Teresa said, “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” Earl Nightingale said,…