S – We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.

 Hebrews 6:19 CSB

O – Commentary:

The “anchor” was a frequent metaphor in Greco-Roman literature, often for the secure hold on hope which moral qualities produced. “Inside the veil” means that believers have a secure hope in the “holy of holies” (cf. Lev 16:2), which only the high priest could enter once a year. 

 Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament, Second Edition (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic: An Imprint of InterVarsity Press, 2014), 648.

A – Just as an anchor holds a boat in place in the worst weather, hope in God does the same.  It believes there is more when you cannot see what is next.  Knowing that Christ defeated death, was resurrected and now advocates for us in God’s presence gives us a lot of reasons to have hope.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the Alpha and Omega.  Thank you for the faith, hope and love that you give us.  Life will have storms and your presence allows us to face them with confidence and resolve.