Anchor. Savvy?
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:44AM //(*_*//) (\\*_*)\\
Since the darling Pirate seems to be in over his head lately, I thought a nautical post was timely.
Where to begin? I wondered, and then remembered.
Occasionally I notice an anchor theme on a tombstone and I perk right up.
The carving is usually ornate and exquisitely detailed. I especially like the rendering of rope in stone.
While the anchor may not be a rare motif per se, in my experience it's seldom seen on monuments in this part of the world.
If you're wondering why anybody would put an anchor on a tombstone, I think the answer is simple.
For starters, there's ample reference in hymns to our needing an anchor, a safe harbor, something to keep us from drifting aimlessly through life and, worse, into eternity untethered to God.
To the believer, Jesus Christ is both the anchor and the safe harbor.
I've anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest,
I'll sail the wide seas no more --
The tempest may sweep o'er the wild stormy deep;
In Jesus I'm safe evermore.
~Gilmour/Moore~
Troubles almost 'whelm the soul;
Griefs like billows o'er me roll;
Tempters seek to lure astray;
Storms obscure the light of day;
But in Christ I can be bold,
I've an anchor that shall hold.
~Martin/Towner~
Harbored in Jesus, safe and secure,
Harbored in Jesus, safe evermore.
~D.M.Allen~
The word "anchor" is found only once in the Bible, used in the metaphoric sense:
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfdast, 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~
(In case you're curious, the plural of "anchor" is found three times in Scripture, all in Acts 27, where it is used in the concrete sense.)
The name "Andrew" is mentioned twelve times in the Bible. Speaking of Andrew, here's my anchor baby singing about The Anchor.
Happy Wednesday!
Reader Comments (11)
Oh, these are SO Beautiful Jenny! I love a good yarrrrr...
hughugs
So sad about the Pirate!
I love your anchor pictures and loved the solo by your Andrew even more. He's not only good looking - he's got a great voice too!
You have got to be busting your buttons with your dear son...
Well, the Pirate certainly is in over his head and has some things to work out, but Andrew has it all worked out. You raised a special man!! He is anchored...
And she says nonchalantly, "Speaking of Andrew...."
You crack me up. I know that the whole post was just an excuse to drop Andrew in at the end! As well you should have, it was quite beautiful. I didn't know he sang.
I thought of you the other day when I read of Johnny's domestic woes. Wondered if you had any plans for him?
@Donna ... aye matey! I likes a good yarrrr meself.
@Mari ... thanks luvvy. He is a sweetheart. Most of the time. :-)
@Donna ... girl you know it.
@Glenda ... I remember so well the day Andrew went forward in church to make a profession of faith. He is a good boy. I pray God will use him.
@Hobbit ... as usual you see right through me!!!! HAHAHA!!!! But wasn't it nice how it all dovetailed? I think so. As for the Pirate? In a word, YES. I have plans for him. But they're top secret ...
Sorry to keep banging on the same theme, but have you taken a New Year's resolution to only post 'apple pie' stuff, and lay off the good 'ole Southern ranting ?
@Paul ... one would think you paid me to blog! And don't you like apple pie? It's all me, my friend. Me having a thought here. But stay tuned and when the inspiration strikes, I'll deliver. That is a promise.
I'd be happy to make a small donation per rant if you had a PayPal button ! And I know I could find numerous other similar rants on the interwebs,but yours have a certain style even if being a European Liberal I vehemently disagree with them - backhanded compliment !
Johnny Depp and anchors, and great pictures. Oh my. I like the one under the D.M Allen quote the best. You are right when you said in an earlier post "the good stuff is close up".
Love how the sun is playing with the clouds in your first pic!