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Safe in Every Storm, March 14
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast,
and which entereth into that within the veil; whither the forerunner
is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the
order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 6:19, 20
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Hope has been set before us, even the hope of eternal life. Nothing
short of this blessing for us will satisfy our Redeemer, but it is our part to
lay hold upon this hope by faith in Him who has promised. We may expect
to suffer, for it is those who are partakers with Him in His sufferings who
shall be partakers with Him in His glory. He has purchased forgiveness
and immortality for the sinful, perishing souls of men, but it is our part
to receive these gifts by faith. Believing in Him, we have this hope as an
anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast. We are to understand that we may
confidently expect God’s favor not only in this world but in the heavenly
world, since He paid such a price for our salvation. Faith in the atonement
and intercession of Christ will keep us steadfast and immovable amid the
temptations that press upon us in the church militant. Let us contemplate
the glorious hope that is set before us, and by faith lay hold upon it....
We gain heaven not through our own merits but through the merits
of Jesus Christ.... Let your hope not be centered in yourself, but in Him
who has entered within the vail. Talk of the blessed hope and the glorious
appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is true that we are exposed to great moral peril; it is true that we are
in danger of being corrupted. But this danger threatens us only as we trust
in self and look no higher than our own human efforts. In doing this we
shall make shipwreck of faith
In Christ our hope of eternal life is centered.... Our hope is an anchor
to the soul both sure and steadfast when it entereth into that within the vail,
for the tempest-tossed soul becomes a partaker of the divine nature. He is
anchored in Christ. Amid the raging elements of temptation he will not be
driven upon the rocks or drawn into the whirlpool. His ship will outride
the storm
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18
The Review and Herald, June 9, 1896
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19
Letter 100, 1895
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