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The title of today’s episode is: “NARROW WAY”

MATT 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:  14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

The world is full of people who are bold about their disobedience to God.  Then there are people who are sincere about their worship but choose the wrong god. These are normally people that were trained from childhood to worship these false gods. The third group says they believe in Jesus but do not walk in his truth and ways. They give him lip service but have never had an encounter at the foot of the cross. These people will be lost. They are part of the broad way that leads to the wide gate of destruction.

Then, there is a remnant (a small group of people) that is sold out to the cause of Christ. They follow Him closely and desire to walk in the narrow path. We often use the words straight and crooked. Straight meaning a direct line between two points. Crooked meaning a curvy or zigzag path. Evil walks on the crooked path.

However, our verse says strait, as in a narrow passage in between two land masses in a body of water. The narrow way is a path many choose to not walk. It is too difficult to walk the narrow path, they will say. They don’t want to sacrifice their time, their will, their emotions, or their resources.

Luke 13:24-27 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.  25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:  26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.  27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

The Pharisees believed they could earn their way into heaven. If they kept all the law and all their added rules they would be saved. They didn’t even know the Messiah when he was standing in front of them. Jesus explained that many would strive to enter but would not enter because of their self-righteousness and judgmental attitudes. Their broad way was more important to them than setting aside their religion and following the Messiah.

Prov 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. The way that seems right to some is the broad way. It leads to destruction.

Which path are you on? Are you on the broad road? Allowing man’s ideas and made-up religion to guide you down the wrong path. Are you on the narrow way? The one that leads to heaven. The road that says you are sold out to the cause of Christ.

Every Christian denomination has some elements of God’s truth. They all have many well-intentioned people. No denomination is fully right about everything. Until the Body of Christ comes into alignment with our head which is Christ Jesus, we will never reach our full potential.

We all need revelation, a deeper, more meaningful walk with God. James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. This says if we draw close to God He will draw close to us.  We need to be led by the Spirit and not allow our understanding to lead us. Prov 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.  He has promised to direct our path. We just have to listen. If we can hear that still small voice, he will lead us on the narrow path. Take time to examine the path that you are on if you are on the wrong one, it’s not too late for a course correction.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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