The Narrow Gate
Matthew 7:13,14 (NLT) “ 13 You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. 14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.”
Jesus spoke to His disciples about Heaven, and He talked about Hell. What is interesting is that He describes the path to each destination as opposite. Did you notice that getting into Heaven is a narrow gate, but the way to Hell is a broad highway with a wide gate?
The scary part of Hell is that people who reject Jesus have no clue what Hell is like, yet they choose that path. Let me say it another way: rejecting Jesus and God by default makes the decision that you don’t want any part of them. So God will grant your wish by placing you where He is not present. And that is Hell. You may ask, “Wait a minute. I didn’t ask to go to Hell. I’m a good person. I just want to live my life, my way, and when I die, to be in a peaceful place because I did good deeds on my own.” So here is the problem: you didn’t create this earth or anything good in it. You didn’t create the air; you didn’t create the blue sky, nor did you create the sun that shines everywhere. You didn’t create the birds that sing, nor did you create the array of colorful flowers that give a beautiful aroma. The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. (Psalm 24:1)
Jesus also said the gateway into Heaven is very difficult, and only a few ever find it. Notice that Jesus did not say it is impossible to get into Heaven. He only said it would be hard. Why? Because you must pursue Him and fight against the attacks of the enemy who tries to discourage you, distract you, and get you off track. Sadly, there are some Christians who will walk away from the truth because they will be deceived and tricked into believing something false.
1 Timothy 4:1 (NLT) “Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.”
The enemy is trying their best to destroy what you believe and destroy your faith. That is why the Bible says to fight the good fight of faith. The battle we are in is a faith fight, and the battleground is in your mind. The only way to stay on course is to read the Word (the Bible) and ask the Lord to help you understand and discern His truth.
Be Blessed!
Ron
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