“我必坚立他，像钉子钉在稳固的地方；他必作父家荣耀的宝座。”
以赛亚书 22:23
“I will drive him like a peg into a firm place; he will become a seat of honor for the house of his father.”
Isaiah 22:23
The prophet Isaiah used the imagery of a nail driven firmly into a wall to describe a minor biblical character named Eliakim. Unlike the corrupt official Shebna (Isaiah 22:15-19), as well as the people of Israel—who looked to themselves for strength (vv. 8-11)—Eliakim trusted in God.
Prophesying Eliakim’s promotion to palace administrator for King Hezekiah, Isaiah wrote that Eliakim would be driven like a “peg into a firm place” (v. 23). Being securely anchored in God’s truth and grace would also allow Eliakim to be a support for his family and his people (vv. 22-24).
Yet Isaiah concluded this prophecy with a sobering reminder that no person can be the ultimate security for friends or family—we all fail (v. 25). The only completely trustworthy anchor for our lives is Jesus (Psalm 62:5-6; Matthew 7:24). As we care for others and share their burdens, may we also point them to Him, the anchor who will never fail
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