“In Matthew chapter 7 verses 13-14 The Bible paints a clear picture that there are ONLY 2 (very distinct) Paths available for every human being to choose from to follow in this world. There is no middle ground, there is no neutral place and there is no third option. Everyone who’s ever been on earth was or is now currently on either of these two paths. 1) The Broad Road or 2) The Narrow Gate. That’s it. The more I’ve seen photos or artwork that attempts to depict this verse the more conscious I’ve become of just how sparse the population is on the narrower path, so much that now I actually just imagine The Holy Spirit walking beside each of them. That’s honestly a better picture. A wise person knows that it is far better to please The LORD and be considered odd, rejected by or even piss of men than to be cool with them via many guaranteed compromises and piss God off instead. I say this and yet it must be stated that it is very difficult to do. Very difficult. What have me relief in the last few days on the subject of the hardship of the Narrow Gate is that I found freedom in learning that it is actually possible (contrary to popular opinion) for ‘everyone’ to in fact be wrong and only you be right. That’s not a statement of pride it’s a simple fact. And thank God for a biblical example in Noah. Why did ONLY Noah’s household survive when everyone else on earth was killed? Wasn’t it because only he remained righteous? (As in right before God). I’ve been saying for a while and because of this realization I mean it even more now, you know how every followed nimrod in the Bible to build the Tower of Babel? If I was there I wouldn’t be with them. The wanted to something big and bad and got our languages scattered in an instant instead. Lol I don’t know how much cooler God can get. One genius move and that whole project came to a screeching halt. Well, what I’m saying it you can count on me to never sided with anyone or anything if it’s opposing God. You’d think that’s common sense but you know how scarce those are. Should y’all every decided to pull something like that on earth again, I would be joining you. Know now. ‘As for me and my house’ and all. Anyway to all those on Narrow Street, wheww! Jesus’s words “My yoke is easy and My burden is light” is true isn’t it?! As hard as it is we are beyond grateful because we recognize that it is much worse on the broad road, that path is just a net negative. Imagine not having GOD to run to, hide and trust in and walk with through everything that life entails. That is a nightmare, I can’t Imagine the weight of doing life alone like that. It’s not easy on the narrow it’s just better compared to the alternative. ‘In this life’ Jesus also said, ‘you will have many troubles’ but then He proceeds to encourage us not to worry and reassures us that He has already ‘overcome the world.’ So, to you who has chosen to travel life on Team Narrow Gate, I urge that you fully and honestly lean in HEAVY into The Holy Spirit and all the ways that He is empowered to help us and never pull away, that’s the only relief that helps one cope and even thrive through every season on this path that I know of. The Word of GOD and the presence of God. That’s It. Also, stay focused, don’t look left or right just fix your heart on God because it’s quite easy to get distracted and derailed. Lastly, remember that even though this road leads to life, only a few find it so I wouldn’t expect too much by way of company. Steward the people Gods brings your way from season to season excellently but never allow the gift of company shift your focus or worse become an idol. God is very serious about remaining No1 in our lives and anything or anyone we elevate in our hearts to take His position He has no problem whatsoever taking away. I’m telling you now this is simply not the crowded way and it never will be. If you’re married though? Well bless GOD! just don’t idolize your spouse and you should be good. ‘PUT NO ONE BEFORE ME FOR I AM A JEALOUS GOD’ He says and He’s not kidding.”
“To those on Team Broadway, Ouch. How do y’all do it?”
– honey
Life on Narrow Gate Road be like; If we don’t seem lonely to you even though we look alone it’s because The Holy Spirit is with us 24/7 and you have no idea how much fun He is. It’s basically impossible now for us to ever be bored again. It’s great. Quiet and great. 🙂
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