Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it…Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of My Father in Heaven. On that day many will say to Me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in Your name, drive out demons in Your name, and do many miracles in Your name?’ Then I will announce to them, ‘I never knew you! Depart from Me, you lawbreakers!’ Matthew 7:13-23
The simple message in this post is this: without a true belief in your heart and a life that reflects that trust in Jesus Christ, you will not see heaven. Yes, the message of the passion of Christ is simple and yes, the choice sounds simple, but anyone who tells you that the walk in a breeze has lied to you. Jesus said the road to eternal life is a difficult one, but He also said that by His strength and power, you can take His yoke upon you, for it is easy and His burden is light.
That burden is to live for Him. It is such a light load to bear, but it is our flesh that wars against that choice to say it is a hardship and not work carrying. Just because we attend local church gatherings every Sunday (which is good – don’t forsake the assembling), are active in our local churches, lead Bible studies or even preach every Sunday does not equate to TRULY BELIEVE IN OUR HEARTS that Jesus is Lord of our lives and walking in that way. Jesus said, “This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me” (Matthew 15:8).
Let it not be said of you and me that we didn’t know the truth. Examine yourself so that no one needs to judge you (1 Corinthians 11:27-34, 1 John 4). Paul said it plain and simple: we must confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord, and BELIEVE in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved…No one who believes on Him will be put to shame. John, the Baptist, said, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.” Peter said, “Each of you must repent and turn to God, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Jesus said, “Therefore be alert, for you know not the day your Lord is coming.” This is the simple message brought to you in love. It’s not all soft as many say it should be and it doesn’t sooth the flesh, which it shouldn’t. The message shines light on the way back to eternal life with God. What road are you walking, and what road do you want to be on?
Be wise and know the will and way of Lord (John 14:1-11).
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