I used to think the "narrow gate" was more of a metaphor in the Bible. No it's literal. And it's painful. Humans are herd creatures and we find it tough to go against the crowd. But Jesus knew what it meant to be outcast, to be shunned. He came to show us. I've never thought I was strong enough. But I don't need to be, that's the true gift.
I used to think the "narrow gate" was more of a metaphor in the Bible. No it's literal. And it's painful. Humans are herd creatures and we find it tough to go against the crowd. But Jesus knew what it meant to be outcast, to be shunned. He came to show us. I've never thought I was strong enough. But I don't need to be, that's the true gift.
You are so right...I started attending church regularly again about 6 months ago and it's been the one thing I think is really helping me. It helps me to see that we need not despair, we have our heavenly father and He is with us. This is too big for us, but not for Him.
Amen Jen! Praise God. I have been dry for the Lord a long time (like 8 years) and this too has been a gift to me. Reading my bible near daily now. Our home is in heaven not this world!
Also for any fearing global warming- scripture says he will NEVER flood the earth again. This is the promise of the rainbow. But he WILL burn the world up in the very very end after his reign here. ❤️
Me too! And the surprise of my life how literal some of these things are! And we see it now ... starkly, vividly. Here's another. "The wages of sin are death." And in a round about way, it full circles back to the 'the was is straight and narrow.'
And fudge it a little here and there, and eventually ... fudge all over the face!
I used to think the "narrow gate" was more of a metaphor in the Bible. No it's literal. And it's painful. Humans are herd creatures and we find it tough to go against the crowd. But Jesus knew what it meant to be outcast, to be shunned. He came to show us. I've never thought I was strong enough. But I don't need to be, that's the true gift.
You are so right...I started attending church regularly again about 6 months ago and it's been the one thing I think is really helping me. It helps me to see that we need not despair, we have our heavenly father and He is with us. This is too big for us, but not for Him.
Amen Jen! Praise God. I have been dry for the Lord a long time (like 8 years) and this too has been a gift to me. Reading my bible near daily now. Our home is in heaven not this world!
Also for any fearing global warming- scripture says he will NEVER flood the earth again. This is the promise of the rainbow. But he WILL burn the world up in the very very end after his reign here. ❤️
"Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
Ice would suffice"
Amen.
Me too! And the surprise of my life how literal some of these things are! And we see it now ... starkly, vividly. Here's another. "The wages of sin are death." And in a round about way, it full circles back to the 'the was is straight and narrow.'
And fudge it a little here and there, and eventually ... fudge all over the face!
Yes. Wow. So so true.
Pilgrims Progress
AM, sometimes I read a comment that makes me really wish I could hug the writer…yours is like that. I can’t express how much I love what you said! ❤️
Wow, thank you Freebird! This touches my heart.