What Makes Jesus' Narrow Gate So Difficult?

How committed are you to becoming the person you know you’re capable of becoming at this moment? Here’s how to do your part. Guard against a negative or pessimistic attitude that’s so discouraging. Jesus points to the narrow way, which guards against discouragement.

David in Psalm 119: 71 said, “When you corrected me, O Lord, it was good for me because it taught me to listen and apply your word to my life.” What is God teaching you and where is he leading you today?

Tragedy befalls each person, but for those who trust in the Lord Jesus, there is hope for help and healing. The worst thing life dishes out will ultimately produce good for those who love God. Listen to his word: “Trust in the Lord and wait patiently for him.” Don’t give in to worry or anger. God will take care of you, so wait patiently for him to provide what you need. 

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Jesus replied, “…I will only reveal myself to those who love me and obey me. The Father will love them too, and we will come to them and live with them.”

~John 14: 23 The Living Bible

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Communication – God's Design for Intimacy

Communication is an attribute that sets humans apart from the rest of creation. By the use of words we’re able to understand what others need as well as their feelings and intentions. We communicate on multiple levels, including silence. Facial and eye expressions and other body language relate clear messages.

God designed us for communion with himself, which is a profound truth from his word. By faith we enter into fellowship with God, and then faith works to builds a bridge to intimacy with him. Faith creates a desire to be near to God and prompts us to seek forgiveness when sin becomes a barrier to fellowship and intimacy.

Listen to David’s need for fellowship with God. "One thing I asked of the Lord is that I may dwell in God’s house all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and seek him in his temple." David gained comfort and security by communing with God personally, and you can follow his lead.  

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Jesus answered, “If anyone really loves me, he will observe my teaching, and my Father will love him, and both of us will come in face-to-face fellowship with him; yes, we will make our special dwelling place with him.

~John 14:23 Williams – New Testament in the Language of the People

 

We saw it, we heard it, and now we’re telling you so you can experience it along with us, this experience of communion with the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ.

~1 John 1:3 The Message

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