Anchor. Another reoccurring theme. In a season when I am being tossed by the sea, the shore of singleness is the closest shore, yet God is gently whispering, "Be Still." He knows what is across this sea of trials. He knows each wave that crashes down on me and threatens to take me under. He knows I have been guilty of looking back and crying, "Did you bring us out of Egypt to die?" Yet He also knows what the result will be of my remaining in Him during this storm. He knows what fruit will one day be harvested, as a result of this painful season of plowing, and He deems it worth it.
Last night the sermon was on anchoring deeper into Christ. The depth of our anchor reveals the depth of our trust in Christ. I have SLOWLY been learning to trust Him. He has been so patient and sweet with this fearful child. Yet now He asks me to toss it all over board and wait for Him to calm the storm, and steer my ship to the other side. How deep is my anchor? I will only survive if I throw my anchor completely over. An anchor let down only part way will only leave the ship vulnerable. The security comes with the complete submersion of the anchor. So I must submerse myself COMPLETELY in Christ, or I will not weather this storm.
To commit to remain in the midst of this storm seems absolutely ridiculous. Yet, that is what the Lord does ask of me. Remain still, cease striving and wait for Him to act.
Psalm 46:5
"God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns."
Though the darkness of night remains, when morning does come, so will my loving Father...to rescue His waiting child, who has been strengthened by the storm.
Thank You Lord that You see the end result and deem the trial worth it. Thank You that You are my Anchor; that which strengthens me and brings fruit in due season. Thank You for trusting me with these trials, may I be found faithful. Amen.
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