Verse of the Day 5/15

Verse of the Day 5/15

Hebrews 6:19-20

New International Version

19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, 20 where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

Today's verses have been on my mind over the past few days.  Then in this mornings "Grace Gems" devotional I read the following quote regarding Psalm 63:3:

God's loving-kindness reaches to the heavens, surrounds the believer, and never lets go! It comforts in sorrow, and disciplines in love.

This divine love never wanes. It is not altered by our failures, nor diminished by our weaknesses. Rooted in His eternal purpose, it remains a sure anchor for the soul. In Christ, we are not merely pardoned--we are embraced. God rejoices over us, surrounds us with favor, and holds us fast in His everlasting arms!

When the heart is heavy, remember His loving-kindness. When the night is long, rest in its unshakable assurance. And let our lips glorify Him--not only for what He bestows, but for who He is: the unchanging God whose loving-kindness is indeed better than life. 

Psalm 63:3New International Version

3 Because your love is better than life,  my lips will glorify you.

I don't know what you may be going through today, but may you remember and know that His love "is better than life" and may this hope be your anchor of the soul and enable you to praise and glorify Him through the storm,.

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Hebrews 6:13-20

New International Version

The Certainty of God's Promise

13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14 saying, "I will surely bless you and give you many descendants."

 15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.

16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. 17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. 18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, 20 where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.