Enkurio

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

This is the only symbolic reference in the New Testament pertaining to an anchor.

Imagine a ship adrift in an ocean storm being tossed to and fro. Now contrast that with an anchored vessel within that same storm. The first vessel may crash into the shoals or be taken off course hundreds of miles, while the second ship stays in place avoiding danger allowing for it to eventually reach safely to a harbor.

Like sailors, when the anchor is dropped, we cannot see the object of our hope but rest assured the anchor holds within the vale. Remain on course and do not drift with every billow of life.

Archaeology has revealed many catacombs and tombs depicting a symbol of an anchor. It has been found that an anchor was used within the early church symbolizing safety in the storm of persecution.

It has been further speculated that an anchor may have been used as a symbol of a cross in disguise only recognized by believers.

This speculation is emphasized by the play on words in the Greek: The Greek word for anchor, pronounced an-kur-a sounds similar to the Greek phrase “in the Lord”, pronounced en kur-i-o.

My purpose for this blog is three-fold:
1. To give glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2. To help keep me accountable in studying God’s Word.
3. If by chance more than one person reads this blog, perhaps God will use it to motivate others who are “in the Lord” (enkurio).