The Anchor of the Soul
"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil" (Heb. 10:19). In all the troubles and changes which are part of this life, let us cast our anchor upward within the veil. Let us set our affection continually on things above, from whence also we look for the Savior.
On this side of the veil is time, and the curse, and sin and death. But, bless God, on that side of the veil is our great High Priest and our heavenly Father and joys that are everlasting. This hope that we have is able to presently pass within the veil where the Savior is. We are not speaking here of a "hope so" type hope, but of one that is sure and steadfast, being anchored within the veil, where Christ, our Forerunner and High Priest, has entered (cf. Heb. 6:20).
For those who are willing to deny themselves and take up their cross and follow the Savior, setting their affection on things above, the consideration of both the new covenant and of our great High Priest will afford them a strong consolation, enabling them to make their calling and election sure (II Pet. 1:10). —Albert G. Stoner, Jr.
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