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Bread Crumbs “The Straight Gate” May 30
There are not many roads or ways that lead to a relationship with God. In fact, there is no other name given under heaven whereby men can be saved, but one. That is the precious name of Jesus. Jesus gave His life that all humanity might be saved; at least for those who will believe. The way to God is therefore through a narrow gate. This is a small door, open to all, but only one person at a time may pass through. Once through that straight gate, there lies before the new believer a glorious but difficult road. Nothing could be more magnificent, but no road or way will ever demand more from those who choose to travel upon it. It is the way of the Cross. On this path self must be denied, sin must be overcome, and the cross is to be embraced daily. All trust in personal strengths must be laid aside. This is a difficult way, a narrow way, the way less traveled. But the pleasure and strength that is found along the path is joy unspeakable and the grace freely given for the journey is outstandingly awesome. The sad fact remains that there are precious few that will choose this road. Are you one?
Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: (14) Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
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