OCTOBER 27
MATTHEW 7:14_strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life…
My favorite path in Rock City is the Needle’s Eye. As many times as I have been there, it remains my favorite. Two large rock formations are close together but not touching—just barely not touching. As you enter the trail between the rocks, depending upon your size, you may be able to walk normally, moving forward. But as you continue, you come to places where the rocks are closer together. This is when some people have to turn side ways to continue. There are some very narrow passages.
The strait gate, which Jesus says leads to life, is also narrow. The Needle’s Eye leaves very little room for baggage. As you continue to travel the path some of the passages are so narrow if you brought along baggage, you will have to return to the gate and leave it.
Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, gave him this advice, concerning all the Hebrews he was leading to the promised land, Exodus 18:20 (KJV), “And thou [Moses] shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.”
As a salty-lit-up disciple do the same thing. Give light to the narrow path so seekers can follow it.
PRAYER
One True God, Help me be light to the strait gate and narrow way! In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ casts off my baggage—I’ll follow the narrow way!
The Works of Her Hands 