There is almost always cause for concern. Life happens at a rate that overwhelms us. We live in a fallen world with everything working for our spiritual demise—except God.

God is the anchor. He is the anchor for our soul in a windswept sea filled with crashing waves.

The anchor of God is embedded in eternity. We who have given our lives to Jesus Christ as the saver of our souls have a firm hold on the future. Life circumstances could sweep us away tomorrow, but the anchor holds firm within the power of Almighty God.

God does not guarantee good fortune, good health, or good times. He promises His abiding presence and grace.

We are tentative beings, fragile and vulnerable. Faith, the belief that God exists and cares for us (Hebrews 11:6), is the anchor rope. We must believe we matter to God, and He is working all things for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28).

In the meantime, while we wait for God, we have some choices. We can worry. Jesus challenged His believers in Matthew 6:27, "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Somebody said, "Worry is irrelevant, irresponsible, and irreverent."

We must forsake worry and pray. An Old Testament king of Judah set us a good example.

King Jehoshaphat was facing the invading hordes of Moab and Ammon. The word to Jehoshaphat was, "A vast army is coming against you" (2 Chronicles 20:2). When the king received the word of impending doom, he set himself to pray. He proclaimed a fast and gathered the people.

King Jehoshaphat rooted his prayer in the power and promises of God (vv. 6-9). Then he said this to God: "We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you" (v. 12).

Prayer is coming before God, declaring our personal bankruptcy—no power, no knowledge; we can only wait and trust.

God's answer came quickly. His first word was, "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's" (v. 15). God provided a plan, Jehoshaphat worked the plan, and deliverance was provided.

Today a vast army seems poised against the people of God. Our only hope is God, but not all of us are convinced. We still have some programs, systems, and a few small successes. But we need the mighty power of God.

God has not changed. The God of Jehoshaphat is the God of today. He is waiting for us to declare His majesty and our bankruptcy.