“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil...” Hebrews 6:19

The crazy things that Christians do show that they fear God more than man. There is a future judgment in which God will hold all people accountable for their life’s investment. And there is a daily life lived before God which brings Him glory. Some give away money even though they are struggling with their finances. Some have a screaming desire for solitude, yet they go meet with others that have a need for fellowship. In an age of say-so love, some show their love in amazing ways, like caring for incapacitated spouses, children or friends. Some give away everything for which others grasp, leaving their comfort zones, stepping out where only the arms of God can bear them up. Some would love to seek out entertainment. Yet, having their hope in God, they forgo popular culture, setting their minds, instead, on things above.

These are examples of one side of the coin of hope. We’ve seen the other side of this coin and it isn’t pretty. Every time we look at the paper or see the news we observe the conduct of those with no hope. We see the results of those who place their hope in false gods. The Bible tells us of the judgment that befalls a people who have no hope. “So God said to Noah, ‘I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them...’’’

An end is coming that will make Noah’s flood look like a day at the local water park. A train track is a dangerous place to rest our head. In the same way we ought to be cautious about becoming comfortable in this world’s culture. Judgment is fearful not something to flirt with. We don’t place our hope in the day of judgment, rather we place our hope in Him who presides over that day, our Heavenly Father. As we wait in hope, we do so humbly, as to a light burning on a hill. It lights the way for the wanderer. In the dark there is no hope. But when the light is lit, the wanderer becomes a pilgrim. Suddenly there is a destination. Glory be to the ancient of days! May we point to Him in all that we do and say.