Navigating Change: Know Your Anchor
Various texts
Life is Change
- As we start a new year, we reflect on the ever-changing nature of life
- We seek out positive changes
- While trying to avoid negative ones
- But, change is unavoidable in life
- Both personally and corporately
- So, we need to learn how to navigate change in life in ways that:
- Honors God
- Helps us grow into the people He wants us to be
- We’re going to use a sailing analogy to help us
The Need for Anchors
- Anchors keep boats from drifting
- From running aground
- Or going into dangerous places
- Sometimes we think of them as keeping us from moving
- But, they’re used more to keep us from danger
What are our Anchors?
- The unchangeable nature of God (Heb. 6:17-18)
- Jesus Himself (Heb. 6:19-20)
- And His work on our behalf
- Scripture (Pro. 30:5)
What Do these Anchors Do?
- They help us grow into mature followers of Christ
- Protecting us from false teaching and thinking (Eph. 4:11-14)
- They give us hope during uncertain times (Rom. 8:28)
- They combat doubt in God’s goodness (Jas. 1:5-6)
So What?
- As we learn to navigate change in God-honoring ways
- Let’s hold on to the Anchors of our faith
- And trust that He is using change for our good
Meditation Verse: Hebrews 6:19