“…one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, FOR MANY, I SAY TO YOU, WILL SEEK TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE.” (Luke 13:23-24) There is no other way because Jesus alone is “the way, the truth and the life” (John 14:6). The way to eternal life is restricted to just one avenue—Christ. In this sense, the way is narrow because IT IS THE ONLY WAY, and relatively few people will go through the narrow gate. Even though the place we enter for our eternal life is so wonderfully beyond description.
“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and THERE ARE MANY who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and DIFFICULT IS THE WAY which leads to life, and there are FEW WHO FIND IT.” (Matt. 7:13-14) Many more will attempt to find an alternative route to God. The great tragedy is that many have heard the gospel and rejected it. Some are like the rich ruler who placed his trust in material possessions and turned his back on the truth. “…when the young man heard “the way”, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.” (Matt. 19:22). Others have refused to even listen. Another group is convinced they are heaven–bound, based on erroneous confidence in their own good deeds. Only those who have entered into a blood washed relationship with Jesus through faith in Him will be welcomed into heaven.
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, BELIEVE ALSO IN ME. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I WILL COME AGAIN AND RECEIVE YOU TO MYSELF; that where I am, THERE YOU MAY BE ALSO.” (John 14:1-3)
JUST ASK JESUS TO FORGIVE YOU OF YOUR SINS AND YOU WILL BE BORN AGAIN.
-Bill Stockham