Scripture to Read: Matthew 7:13–14
Jesus told us about the wide gate and the broad road leading to destruction. Again, the sad truth is that too many are going in that direction and think they’re OK. Here is their problem: God’s Word tells us 2 Corinthians 4:3–4, “And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” The Good News of Christ and all He offers the human race, too many people are too blind to see. Again, God’s Word tells us in Romans 1:18–23 and Ephesians 4:17–19 why the god of this world can blind people. Those blinded to God’s Truth have chosen to remain futile, darkened, excluded, ignorant, hardened, and calloused in their minds and hearts. But the Good News is that God has provided the way that leads to life. Jesus said the gate is small, and the way/road is narrow leading to life. Entering this small gate means we must bow low, humbling ourselves, which also means that no one who is proud and puffed up can enter. Also, since the road is narrow, we come single file with nothing to offer God except a broken life, willingly surrendering to Christ as Lord, knowing that life is only found in Him. We must share with the spiritually blind how to get to the small gate and narrow way so they can choose correctly.
Challenge & Application
· Why do people remain spiritually deaf and blind to God’s Good News of Christ?
· How can we help lead people to the small gate and narrow road?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!