I finally realized what John was talking about when he said the world couldn’t contain all the books that should be written about what Jesus did during his ministry. I could nearly write a book on each of his lessons, and I’m sure some people have. Every word of scripture is savory, but for some reason, probably Jesus’s deity, I hang onto every word recorded as spoken by him, making it even more difficult to expand on it for a short devotional. Years ago, when I started my journey into writing, I heard the Holy Spirit tell me to follow the path of Jesus. I took him literally and began by reading all the red words in the Bible. It was an eye-opening experience that I will never forget. We are to emulate him, so reading his words gives us a clear pathway to do what pleases him. His words in Matthew 7 tell us to take the narrow path, which is harder to follow. The wide path leads to destruction and is easy, but the narrow path leads to him. That’s why you may be facing hard times: You’ve made the clear decision to follow Jesus, while most others tend to take the easy way, which leads to hell. Keep going! It may not be easy, but the first few minutes of heaven will wipe away all the heartache you’ve encountered by staying true to Christ. The only regret you may have is not following him sooner. We are a blessed people. Thank you, Jesus, for saving us!
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13-14
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