Hold Fast to Hope

[17] So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, [18] so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. [19] We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, [20] where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 6:17-20 ESV)
The main Hebrew term used in the Old Testament for "hope" carried with it something of the idea of "something to hold on to." What do we have to hold on to when it comes to our faith in Christ for the forgiveness of our sins? The very character and promises of God. Not only do we hold on - we are anchored; we are held on to. He holds us within the veil, keeping us in God's protective care and Christ's eternal forgiveness. We have every reason to hope in Christ: God Himself guarantees it.