Matthew 7:14 (LSB) 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
If we pay close attention to the words of Jesus, we can easily learn some very major truths about who God is and what He wants for us.
And we can also learn what He wants from us.
In this verse, we are told that a walk of faith will be difficult.
This verse alone should convince us that following Christ will not always be easy.
Will it have its rewards? Of course!
There can be no better “reward” than eternal life in the presence of God!
Knowing that a life of following Christ will have its difficulties, this should make it much easier for us to spot teachings or doctrines that make contradictory false claims, stating that life with Jesus will make us wildly popular.
More importantly, though, it should prepare us for times or seasons of loneliness and other kinds of things that may be difficult to endure.
Why?
Because a “constricted way” (narrow road) is a road with far fewer people traveling it than a road that is wide and easy.
Does this mean that we will experience a lifetime of loneliness?
Absolutely not. It simply means that a life of following Christ will be different than the life of someone living by the ways of the world.
It is important to note, though, that despite times of feeling lonely or cast off by others, our true joy and contentment can be found in knowing that we are following the path of righteousness; the path that leads to eternal life.
That fact alone is enough to offset any temporary discomfort we may feel as we walk the narrow way.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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