Month: July 2026

The Anchored Soul – Day 17 – Finding Hidden Riches

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Psalm 119:162  I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

Imagine a weary traveler stumbling across a hidden cavern overflowing with gold doubloons, rare gems, and priceless artifacts. In historical times, victorious soldiers would encounter the “booty” or “spoil” left behind after a hard-fought battle. It was sudden, overwhelming wealth that instantly changed their lives forever. The sheer joy of discovering such an unexpected fortune is exactly how the Psalmist describes his relationship with Scripture.

Too often, we approach our Bibles out of obligation, treating it like a textbook to study or a chore to cross off a To-Do list. But God’s Word is not a dusty historical relic; it is alive, a bursting treasury of His booty. Every chapter holds hidden riches, comfort for a broken heart, wisdom for a difficult decision, and the priceless revelation of God’s character.

To love God’s Word like treasure means we must become active “gold miners.” We shouldn’t just its surface; we must dig deep through prayer, meditation, and study. When you open your Bible with the expectation of finding spiritual booty, your perspective shifts. The truths you uncover become your personal inheritance, far more valuable than any earthly treasure. Today, approach Scripture with the heart of an explorer. Expect to find great spoil, and let your heart rejoice in the priceless treasure of God’s voice!

The Anchored Soul – Day 16 – When the Judge Becomes Your Friend

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Exodus 33:11  And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

To be born again is to experience a shift in our relational status before the Creator. Before Christ transforms our hearts, our sin creates a deep gulf between us and a holy God, and renders us distant, detached, and spiritually dead. Yet, when the Holy Spirit breathes new life into us, we do not merely receive a pardon from our sins from a “distant Judge.” Instead, the veil is torn, our old identity is erased, and we are brought directly into the inner courts of the Lord God Almighty. The miracle of regeneration instantly replaces the heavy chains of guilt with the unmerited favor of adoption into God’s family. Romans 1:16 tells us that the power of God unto salvation is given to the Jew first, then the Greek (non-Jews).

This spiritual rebirth grants us an awesome privilege: we are made true friends of God, just as Moses was in the tabernacle. A servant obeys out of duty and fear, operating on a strictly transactional basis without ever knowing the master’s heart. A friend, however, is invited into shared intimacy, deep conversation, and mutual trust. Because you are born again, you no longer have to approach the throne of grace with trembling terror; you can enter the presence of the Lord with the absolute confidence of a companion who is fully known, deeply loved, and entirely welcome.

Hebrews 10:19-22  Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,  (20)  By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;  (21)  And having an high priest over the house of God;  (22)  Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

Living as a friend of God should reshape our daily walk with Him. It means our prayer lives can transition from formal, rigid rituals into honest, face-to-face dialogues where we pour out our anxieties and listen for His still, small voice. Like the young Joshua who refused to leave the tabernacle, a true friend of God lingers in His presence simply out of a deep affection for who He is, rather than what He can provide. Your new birth has permanently secured your place at His table, transforming the Creator of the universe into your closest, most faithful confidant!!!

The Anchored Soul – Day 15 – The Obstacle of Familiarity

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Mark 6:2-3  And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? (3)  Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

It is a great irony of the Christian walk that the people we love most are often the hardest to reach with the Gospel. When we speak of Christ to a stranger, we risk only temporary discomfort, but when we share the plan of salvation with our own family, we risk deep emotional rejection, strained holidays, and the painful sting of being dismissed and mocked. We long for our parents, siblings, and children to know the peace of eternity, yet our words are frequently met with a wall of skepticism or polite disregard. If you have ever felt the ache of trying to point your relatives to Jesus, only to have your past mistakes or old family dynamics crowd out the message, you are not alone; in fact, you are walking a path intimately known by the Saviour Himself!

In Mark 6, Jesus entered His hometown synagogue to teach. The crowd did not argue against His wisdom. Instead, they stumbled over His familiarity. They knew Him as the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of local siblings. They could not look past His earthly identity to see His divine mission.

When you speak to family about Christ, you face this same obstacle. Your family knows your history, and foremost your human flaws. They see you through the lens of old roles and childhood memories. Because of this familiarity, your words of faith can be shrugged off.

Sharing salvation with those closest to you requires specific spiritual strategies:

  • Live the message first: Your daily conduct speaks louder than sermons to people who see you every day.
  • Release the pressure of results: Jesus did not force His hometown to believe; you are called to plant seeds, not force growth. The rest is up to the Holy Spirit.
  • Transition from teacher to witness: Share how Christ changed your life rather than point out their theological errors. This is the mistake I made and managed only to turn my family away from the blessed Gospel!
  • Pray for outside voices: Often, a relative must hear the exact same truth from a stranger before they will receive it.

It is deeply painful when the people you love most reject the truth you cherish most. Take comfort in knowing that Jesus felt this exact rejection from His own relatives. Your job is not to convert your family through perfect arguments. Your job is to love them consistently, pray for them relentlessly, and trust God with the timing of their hearts.

The Anchored Soul – Day 14 – Silencing the Mockers

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Mark 5:40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

The transition in Jairus’ house was a jolt! One moment, the rooms echo with the professional wailing of hired mourners. The next, those tears instantly turn into mocking laughter. When Jesus announces that the dead girl is not dead, but sleepeth, the crowd moves from deep “grief” to absolute contempt.

This reveals a deep truth about human nature: the world’s sympathy often ends where heavenly hope begins. The mourners laughed because they relied entirely on their natural senses. They knew what death looked like, they knew it was final, and they deemed Jesus’ words biologically absurd.

Notice how Jesus handles the ridicule: He puts them all out. Jesus does not argue with the mockers, nor does He try to perform a miracle to prove Himself to the skeptics. He simply clears the room of cynicism. To experience the upcoming miracle, Jesus protects the environment of faith, leaving only the grieving parents and His closest disciples.

When you face situations that seem dead: a broken relationship, a shattered dream, or a spiritual valley, the voices around you may mock your faith. They may laugh at your prayers or call your hope foolish. Like Jesus, you must learn to “put them out.” Guard your heart against the noise of disbelief, and trust the One who speaks life into what the world has already buried.

Identify the mockers in your life and put them out.

  1. Silence the Inner Critic: What voices of past failure or self-doubt are laughing at your prayers? Commit to taking those thoughts captive immediately.
  2. Audit Your Environment: Who are you allowing into your inner circle? If your closest companions only feed your skepticism instead of your faith, it is time to establish boundaries.
  3. Protect Your “Damsel”: Whatever God has promised you, even if it currently looks dead, protect it from public scrutiny. Close the door to the noise, bow before your Father, and wait for the voice of Jesus to say, “Arise.”

Ultimately, the miracle in your life isn’t dependent on the world believing it’s possible; it is dependent on the One who is standing in the room with you. Today, take a look around your spiritual circle. If the voices of doubt, skepticism, or past failures are crowding out your hope, follow the Master’s example and clear the room. Shut out the noise of disbelief, look only into the eyes of your Saviour, and get ready. He is about to speak life into the very areas the world told you to bury.