At the Crossroads

Everyday we are confronted with decision-making between what is right and what is wrong, between what is good and what is bad.

In Christ's Sermon of the Mount, He speaks of another decision he wants us to make.

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
Matthew 7:13-14

Here, He speaks of human achievement and Divine accomplishment, two "ways" to enter the Kingdom of God. One is true and the other is deceptive. The Lord tell us to enter the narrow gate with urgency, alone, and with repentance.

Alone, for salvation is based individually. You cannot be saved because you were born in a Christian family; you cannot be saved just because your father is a pastor. But rather, you are saved because you received Jesus Christ as your saviour.

But, salvation never stops at this. Once saved, as a Christian you have to manifest through your words, actions and life that you are, truly and sincerely, saved. The road to the Kingdom of God is narrow for many will try to enter and will not be able to (Luke 13:24).

Lastly, we are told to enter the narrow gate with repentance. We have to admit that self-righteousness wouldn't get us anywhere. That we can't enter His kingdom without his help. That the only way to the Kingdom of God is through Jesus Christ alone.

Everyone, let us choose the narrow gate and make a sincere effort to enter it.