The Narrow Way (Devotion on Matthew 7:13)

Alright guys, let's finish the week strong, we only have one month left this year, man this is crazy, how fast it's going. Anyway, my name is Lena, it's good to have you. I run a Ministry called Powerful Living, you can find information on how to make a living. with bauer.org and this

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al is called Power Minute, you can find them online, just go to the website livingpower.org Power Minute. I know I talk fast, but you can keep up every weekend. Hey, this

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al is called the

narrow

path, uh versus Matthew 7. 13. it says enter through the

narrow

gate because the gate is wide and the path is easy that leads to destruction and those who enter through it are many who said that The Christian life was supposed to be easy the longer you are a Christian. more I realized that the Christian life doesn't get easier over time the path just seems to get narrower with fewer people some days you can only walk the path single file those days are hard it feels lonely it's tempting to want to get there in the Wider Path, when the path becomes narrower and some have tragically chosen to do so despite Jesus' warning that the path to his kingdom will be difficult, many of us who follow him are surprised that we are sometimes disappointed by the work we feel on that narrow path.

You're navigating through a stretch of road that feels too lonely. Does it seem like everyone around you is having more fun and reaping more rewards on your wide, playful road? What those on the broad path do not know is that the easy path leads to destruction. In time you will see that despite the difficult path you are on, its end is life and joy forever. Hey, do you know that you're never alone, not even in those moments when it feels like it's just you and one line? I'm walking alone, this reminds me of that little thing we used to read when we were kids in the 80's and even the 70's.

I guess I don't know when it came out like this. Footprints in the sand. Don't know. I know if you're my age and you know him, but I was talking about how you were on the beach and you're thinking, God, why don't you want to be with me and all I see is a step. There were like two steps, you and God, and at one point the steps left Nick. where were you? God during those difficulties and God says the only reason you only see one step is because it was my steps and I carried you during those seasons and when you are walking it does feel like you are on a narrow path walking on your own, alone, questioning, listen, God has you, he is holding you, walking the path for you, through you and in you, that is God's resource, he never leaves us or abandons us if you worry today if you are afraid, you are overwhelmed , you're tired, you wonder why he listens, go to him, find the joy that only he can give you, you're never alone, you're never alone, you're always with him, no matter how wrong the path becomes, hey, look living with power.org.

There are so many great resources for you to enjoy. Come back on Monday. This YouTube channel has so many things for you to explore sermon podcasts, whatever that may be. You have resources to listen. There is no time in the world to do all this. so if you are running out of time do me a favor and just tune into the word of God, open the gospel, start reading in John or Luke any of the gospels and find life in Christ through his word. Alright guys, take care, I'll be praying. for you this weekend