The Anchor in the Storm

The Anchor in the Storm
by Mark Finley

“For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, so that the promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed.” — Romans 15:8

Have you ever felt like the world was spinning out of control, leaving you grasping for a single thread of certainty? In the middle of life's most chaotic storms, there is a throne in heaven that remains unshaken and a King who has not vacated His seat. Pastor Mark Finley reminds us that the book of Revelation mentions God’s throne more than any other book because, when things are "turned upside down," we need to know that God is still in control.

This sovereignty isn't a distant, cold power; it was confirmed through the earthly service of Jesus. By stepping from that throne into our suffering, Christ proved that God’s truth is not just an abstract idea but a historical reality. His service leads directly to the confirmation of God’s character, showing us that the Father is exactly who He said He would be: a Promise-Keeper who enters the fray of human existence to rescue His children.

When we lose sight of this "Cross Connection," our trials can feel like meaningless accidents rather than the intentional shaping of our character. Without the perspective of Jesus's ministry, we become vulnerable to the "pain print" of despair, feeling as though our struggles are evidence of God’s absence. However, the consistency of Scripture teaches us that the same God who upheld the universe in the past is the one holding your hand through the challenges of today.

By looking at the service of Christ, we see the ultimate evidence that God is both sovereign in the universe and present in the quietest corners of our hearts. Every act of healing and every word of grace Jesus offered was a fulfillment of an ancient promise, weaving a tapestry of hope that covers our current anxieties. As Pastor Finley often notes, "Even when things are turned upside down, God hasn't left His throne... and He’s not left the throne of your heart."

Reflection Questions

• When your personal world feels "turned upside down," what is the first "anchor" or promise you usually reach for to remind yourself that God is still in control?
• How does seeing Jesus as a "servant" to confirm God's truth change the way you view your own trials or moments of service to others?
• Thinking about the promises God made in the past, which one do you need to see "confirmed" in your life most urgently right now?
• If Jesus is truly on the throne of your heart today, what is one worry or "pain print" you can consciously hand over to His authority?