Are you moored in Jesus Christ?

 Hello All!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good!!  To live with Christ is to be anchored in Christ and his word.

  When we are moored or anchored then our ship is less likely to be tossed and turn in the wake of a storm.  When we are anchored in Jesus Christ this gives us hope.

   When a ship is moored or anchored it is securely fastened to an object that will resist the twists and turns waves may create.  When we are cast into a storm, we need something solid to hang on to; something to hold us in place and give us hope.  In Acts 27 Paul and some prisoners were on a ship that went into a storm. It was not a fun ride for all on board; Paul, the prisoners, the soldiers, and the centurion.  

   The storm at that time placed fear in many except one -- Paul.  And why not Paul?  Paul was anchored in the LORD JESUS CHRIST, had faith, and listened to God rather than acting out on his own.

   How often are we "anchored" in Christ and then when something happens we decide to take care of it ourselves; failing to invite God into the situation and failing to follow God's lead?

   In the Bible anchor is only found in the New Testament and used to show hope.  This is where we all are today.........lying in hope!  We can complain about the politicians, the BLM, the woke movement, the LBGTQ+, our life, family, inflation, lack of employees, high costs, and on and on.  We have to remember what most Christians say: GOD IS IN CONTROL.

   But to you really believe what you say and do you allow God (Jesus) to be your anchor and go to Him in all matters?

    When you are flooded with fear, worry, or doubt; you can hold on to God's promises and find stability in the salvation Jesus has provided.  Being anchored or moored in Christ means you have HOPE!  Here are some verses about hope.  

Jeremiah 29:11 ~ For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Romans 15:13 ~ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Romans 12:12 ~ Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Hebrews 11:1 ~ Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.  

Dear friends, remember to stay moored (anchored) in Christ and pray constantly. Love you all---thank you for reading today.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny