STRAIGHT and NARROW PATH – the need of the hour...!!

Let’s read Proverbs 3: 5 & 6 and Matthew 7: 13 & 14 in tandem

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; IN ALL YOUR WAYS SUBMIT TO HIM, AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT”

“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”

Our nature is such that we are more inclined towards ways which lead to death and not life. This is Adam’s nature. 

A simple example - After a long day’s work which one would you prefer? A hilarious/utterly entertaining comedy movie or some devotional time with your God? You will definitely opt for the movie if you still have Adam’s nature in you. The Adam in you would say – “I need to relax and rest; entertainment is the best antidote for tiredness and weariness...”  But, if you are over and done with Adam’s nature (read Romans 5: 12-20) and believe that you are made alive in Christ, you will definitely go for the second option i.e. seeking refreshment and rest from God. 

Jesus said – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I WILL GIVE YOU REST” (Matthew 11:28).  

Adam’s nature will always dictate to you things which are contrary to the Word of God. For you to discern and choose the right way, you need to know the difference between the TWO WAYS..! 

Adam’s way is always BROAD and POPULAR. Jesus’ way is always NARROW and UNPOPULAR.

One with Adam’s nature leans on his own understanding. One with Jesus’ nature leans on God’s understanding. 

Do you really want to be among the FEW who find LIFE??