Anchors serve a unique purpose for sailors as they journey across the water. This giant piece of metal is able to secure the boat and ensure that it doesn’t drift away from its intended location. If sailors did not have the anchor, they would become completely lost since the wind and water push the boat in different directions when staying still.
Anchors are lifelines for the sailors during any kind of storm. As the storm may rock the boat and try to push it, the anchor holds steady and keeps it from budging as much as it can. With the anchor's sheer amount of weight, it is difficult to move around but is able to secure itself with ease.
The anchor is also a symbol prided for the strength, durability and stability it provides. We can use the symbolism of the spiritual anchor of Christ in our lives and pride ourselves on God’s firm foundation. God gives us an anchor of hope, which carries significance to each of us as we go through life’s challenges.