One of my favorite books and movies is 'Master and Commander". There's a sailor on board the HMS Surprise that has the tattoo 'Hold Fast" on his fingers as a way of saying to his mates... hang on, don't let go...Sometimes life's circumstances are like traveling on a ship on the open seas. Imagine the winds raging, waves crashing and the skies above and the waters below as dark as night. That may very well describe what you or someone you know is going through right now. I know someone who is right this moment 'holding fast' and that inspires me today to share with you the hope you, me and others share in Christ!
Interestingly, on maritime vessels in ancient times, sailors were repeatedly encouraged to "hold fast". It meant that during rough seas or perilous moments, you needed to grab ahold and not leg go of the ships rigging to save from being swept out to sea and drowning.
The Bible tells us to "hold fast" as well. Indicating our need to grab hold of Jesus and not let go of our confession of Him. There are moments of darkness when that's all there is... ultimately it comes down to that! Whether it's a situation of neglect, betrayal, abuse, our pillow is soaked by tears as we hold our pet, or we become filled with sorrow or fear... we can "hold fast" to our confession of Jesus. We "Hold Fast' in any number of ways - prayer, reading aloud a prayer of deliverance, reading the favorite Psalm, speaking to another Christian friend, requesting prayer from the church... We are inspired by great men and women in life... here's a few samples:
- "Never, Never, Never given up" - Winston Churchill
- "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and HANG ON." - FDR
- "I will never leave you or forsake you" - God
- "The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost
- "Hold fast, help is on the way, Hold fast, He's come to save the day!" - Mercy Me
Over the past several years this has become a favorite saying of mine. So whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you are going through this minute - HOLD FAST!
Check out "Hold Fast" by Mercy Me... then share the love today and encourage someone you know with a little hope...
In Christ
Pastor Paul
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When I first saw Master and Commander I was so enamored by that term hold fast and I prayed and said Lord if it's okay for me to like this term show it to me in Scripture. He showed me this immediately ,Prov 4:4 Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;. God is good.
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