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In the famous lace shops of Brussels, Belgium, certain rooms are dedicated to the spinning of the finest lace, with the most delicate of patterns. These rooms are completely dark, except for a shaft of natural light from a solitary window. Only one spinner sits in the room. The light falls on the pattern while the worker remains in the dark.

Has God permitted a time of darkness in your world? You look, but you cannot see him. You see only the fabric of circumstances woven and interlaced. You might question the purpose behind this thread or that. But be assured, God has a pattern. He has a plan. The Bible says, “In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). He is not finished. But when he is, the lace will be beautiful.

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It’s morning, so my husband clicks open his phone to his favorite gospel song, “My Soul Is Anchored.” The lyrics express hope in God in turbulent times. Dan sings along, the words warning of billows rolling and breakers dashing. But we don’t sway, the song says, because God holds us fast.

The words perfectly describe the work of a ship’s anchor. An anchor steadies a vessel by sinking its “arms” into the seabed, keeping the ship from drifting or getting tossed about during a violent squall.

The anchor has become a classic symbol of the Christian faith—reflecting our hope in Christ in whom we hold tightly, even in life’s most blustery, chaotic circumstances. As the writer of Hebrews said, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure” (Hebrews 6:19). This hope is Jesus whose “unchanging nature” is a trusted “holding ground” for His followers. “For You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe,” wrote David (Psalm 61:3). It is “impossible for God to lie,” so we who hold onto His promises “may be greatly encouraged” indeed (Hebrews 6:18).

Some may anchor in unreliable things—their own ambition, unhealthy friends, or negative habits. How much better it is to anchor in the One in whom we know we can trust and depend on. When the waves crash around us, we’ll be held fast. Our soul is anchored in God.

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No moment, event, or detail falls outside of God’s supervision. God is the one who “causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matthew 5:45 NIV). He isn’t making up this plan as he goes along. Daniel 5:21 (NKJV) says, “The most high God rules the kingdom of men, and sets over it whom he will.”

So if God is in charge, why does he permit challenges to come our way? Wouldn’t an almighty God prevent them? Not if they serve his higher purpose. The ultimate example is the death of Christ on the cross. Everyone thought the life of Jesus was over. Jesus was dead and buried, but God raised Him from the dead. God took the crucifixion of Friday and turned it into the celebration of Sunday. Can he not do a similar reversal for you?

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My friend needed to practice parallel parking before her driving test that was coming up soon. I was praying about and looking for a safe place to teach her when the idea came to go to a neighborhood church with an ample parking lot. After we set up what turned out to be a less-than-ideal practice parking space using folding chairs, she made her first attempt to back into the spot and park between the chairs. The pastor came out with orange cones in hand, which would be similar to the ones used in a driving test, and he introduced himself. He asked, “Could you use these cones?” He continued, “Just last week our church family was talking about ways to help neighbors who are new to our community. And we discussed letting people use these cones in our parking lot for parking practice.” They had prepared to help others, and what a blessing they were for my friend.

Prepared to help others. That’s what God did for us and in us. He “prepared in advance” for us to do good works and care for others (Ephesians 2:10). The apostle Paul says, “We are God’s handiwork” so we serve under His direction and for His purposes. Salvation is a gift from God, who is “rich in mercy” (vv. 4, 8). Our good works are a work of God through us.

We have been prepared by God, and He will give us compassion and wisdom to prepare to reach out to others.

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