A little bit over a month ago, I heard a sermon on the narrow way. Matthew 7:13-14 says, "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it." The picture above is supposed to be a reminder of that truth. The person above is at a crossroads. They can choose the easy and wide road (which is symbolized by the concrete path) or they can choose to take the narrow road (which is symbolized by the leafy path). The narrow road is not easy, but it is so worth it! Luke 9:23 says, "And He (Jesus) was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me." This is tough. I am so consumed in selfishness that this verse is hard to live out. It's a daily thing. Every day we must get our eyes focused on Christ. We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this lost world. We are called to share the Good News of what Jesus has done for us. This is an amazing privilege, and so many times I see it as a task or duty, instead of a blessing. So my question for you is this: Which path are you on? If you're on the broad path, get off of it. It leads to destruction and death. Get on the narrow path. It leads to life.
~Lisha
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