“We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God.” (Hebrews 6:18-20 MSG)
This world is a lot like a muddy valley teeming with people, dirt, and reptiles. Over time, many of us get used to living and amusing ourselves in the muck. Others look longingly at the mountains, wondering if they can scale those heights.
Mountain climbers often look for fixed cables and chains that have been anchored into the rock surfaces by expert climbers that have gone before them. Mountaineers hang on to these fixed ropes as they ascend to new heights. However, if these climbing aids are not anchored securely, relying on them can cause fatal falls.
“Meaning well is not enough. Those who operate on the wrong information are likely never to know the reality of God’s presence in the decisions which shape their lives and will miss the constant divine companionship for which their souls were made.” (Hearing God, by Dallas Willard)
It is tempting to place our hope in other humans or on previous experiences or on our abilities and resources. This is a slippery slope. Our hope must be anchored in nothing but God’s transformational power. We can confidently grab hold of this lifeline with both hands, reaching past all obstacles into the very presence of God.
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand. (Lyrics by Edward Mote)
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