Prayer – Lord Jesus, I choose You. You are the way, the truth, and the life—the very gate to life forever with You. You paid the price with Your death on the cross. I’ll follow You down the narrow path—even if the way is steep and difficult. Help me to be obedient—to see Your path clearly.
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. But the gateway
to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. Matthew 7:13-14
Meditate.
Consider the path you’re walking down.
What path
are you following—a narrow or wide one?
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| Blue door seen in Jerusalem. Blue is thought to ward off evil. Silly superstition. |
Jesus went through the towns and
villages, teaching as he went, always pressing on toward Jerusalem. Someone
asked him, "Lord, will only a few be saved?" He replied, "Work
hard to enter the narrow door to God's Kingdom, for many will try to enter but
will fail. When the master of the house has locked the door, it will be too
late. You will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Lord, open the door for
us!' But he will reply, 'I don't know you or where you come from.' Then you
will say, 'But we ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.' And
he will reply, 'I tell you, I don't know you or where you come from. Get away
from me, all you who do evil.' Luke
13:22-27
Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom. No one can “work” to receive their salvation—it is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8) As Paul wrote to the Christian in Corinth and in Philippi, we need to “work out” our holy salvation with fear and trembling.
Because we have these promises,
dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body
or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God. 2 Corinthians 7:1
We need
to be obedient to God’s will and give Him our total honor and respect—fear and
reverence. God wants us to be holy because He is holy. One day we will be pure—radiantly
filled with holiness as we stand before our God. Jesus will open the door, if
He knows you. Will you choose to listen to Him, to know Him as Savior, and to
obey His every calling as You journey through the narrow gate and down the
narrow path to door Number One?
Verse
of Salvation ~ Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was
with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to
show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and
fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what
pleases him. Philippians
2:12-13 (Underlined for emphasis.)
Are there cupcakes in heaven?
Happy
Heavenly Birthday Vicki Marie
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