Matthew 7:13-14 (NKJV) 13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Why are there few that find it? Two words tell us why; “it’s difficult”.
In order to enter through the narrow gate, we must be willing to surrender. And that is hard to do. Our flesh loves worldly- minded things.
We must truly be reborn in Christ to walk out such a life. We have to be changed from within. Our new birth must take precedence over our old self. And, we need a Helper, to guide us and teach us how to do it.
John 14:26 (NKJV) 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
Most people will not want to give up worldly things. They will not want to be bothered asking for help from anyone, never mind the Holy Spirit. They love feeding their own cravings, things that please them. They live for the wide gate and the broad way.
It takes courage and discipline to take the path that few will find; the road that no one wants.
It may be a bumpy ride, not too comfortable, a little stiff, and it can be exhausting at times.
It may be scary. And some moments may cause pain and heartache.
Loneliness is a common thread on this road. And having to learn to say, “no” a lot to our own desires can be a daily struggle. Some may think it is too hard to do.
But we do not walk it out on our own. We have a Helper. And even though there is much self to lose, what we lose will be nothing in comparison to the new life that He gives us to live.
Will we find the narrow gate and surrender to the cross that stands before us today? Or will we line up with our worldly desires and keep living on the broad path to destruction?
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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