The Narrow Way

Matthew 7:14
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

There are many ways and paths, but only one will bring life. We are inundated with knowledge. Books abound, screaming that they know the 'way' and for $15 dollars you can too.

TV shows, radio shows, magazines, and of course the Internet are full of the way we should go.

The good news - people are searching

The bad news - many are looking in all the wrong places. Listening to those who tickle their ears, entertain, and feed them what they want to hear.

2 Timothy 4:3 NASB

³For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

Be strong in the Lord. Hide the Word deep in your heart.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

The world is watching us. The lost are searching for the narrow way. Be the light that shines on the truth and lead many to life.

The world is dying to see the Truth.

Paths and Choices and Confusion

DAY 220

We live in a time that we can know so much. Read commentaries and opinions and they can all sound right. What is a Christian to do?

Matthew 7 is full of wisdom and Jesus teachings.

^{Verse 14}Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

In the Greek the word for narrow means to press hard upon, constricted, narrow, straightened, to trouble.

In other words - the narrow way is not easy. I am sure it doesn't follow the way of the crowd. Goes against the flow. is not noisy, but quiet almost hidden. A path that must be looked for. A path that the one on this journey of life must push past the brambles of public opinion, societies peer pressure, and must stop and question and listen for the Holy Spirit's direction. It will not be found or navigated in ease.

That being said - the chapter starts with the verse - ¹Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Christianity is a very individualistic way of life. One God, One Way, One Spirit. Not to be walked out of compulsion or fear from another. And to keep us on the narrow path, He gave us His Word.

When the world gets too noisy and confusing, stop, seek the quiet, and the One who has the answers. Unity will come from the Spirit. For He is One and those in the Lord will be One together through Him.

Seek the Narrow way. Though it be hard, it is Life.

DAY 175

A field of yellow sunshine.

What really matters in this life?

I believe it's the answer to the question - Is your name written in the Lamb's book of life?

John 3:17

“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

Isaiah 45:22
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

Acts 16:30

And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

³¹And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house

Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

You can know. You can be assured. Once the eternal question is resolved, life on earth can come into focus. No longer does one assured of their eternal destination need to scrap and fight for position on this planet. As heirs to the kingdom, all that the Lord has is yours already.

Luke 10:20
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Rejoice that your name is written in the Lamb's book of life.

Not sure? Seek, Ask, and Knock - your Father in heaven is waiting for you. to show you His abundant life and grace through His son, Jesus.