Anchor Of My Soul

 I remember growing up through hurricanes and not really understanding the devastation and loss that was associated with them, but rather my focus was on the comradery that occurred as a result of electricity being out, and having to cook over an open fire, food that was in everyone's freezer, namely seafood. It was a time of abundance and simplicity from my young view as a kid.

As an adult I also experienced hurricanes and had another perspective. I then witnessed the loss of lives, homes and personal destruction to family and friends. There was a sense of shock at the complete devastation and hopelessness that many felt, as I tried to help those who had lost everything!

Through the years of rebuilding it was interesting to me that a lot of the community as a whole did in fact bond together and become closer as a result of their devastation. Their values shifted to gratitude over rebuilding a home and restoring their communities. The local churches grew in attendance and there was a renewed since of one's need of Christ within the communities.

Over time though, it appears that most people have forgotten, and they have become less appreciative, as possessions are replaced and independence is once again regained, and God is put back on a shelf.

Can we not learn to stay appreciative and humble without lack, famine, hurt or destruction? The bible would say it like this. Matthew 19:23 "Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven."

When we forget where we came from, and lack understanding that all we have is God's and that he is the rewarder, then we become unprofitable as His servant. We use our acquisition on self, and not on enriching others along our path.

Luke 12: 16-21: "The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, ‘Soul, you have many good laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."

Lord help us today to become that grateful and humble servant, remembering all your compassion in saving our souls, and giving us a reason for our hope that is in you!

Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYDcBfQEa64