Plenty of Room

OCTOBER 24

MATTHEW 7:13_for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction…

Jesus describes the second gate as wide and broad. You won’t need any help finding that gate. It’s wide, how could you miss it? When you reach an accountable age, your eyes open to two gates; you’ll see the widest first. The size makes it visible and more tempting. 

Because of its size, you see something else: how easy it is to enter. The wideness allows for all kinds of baggage. 

Besides the wideness, the way is broad. If in the baggage you brought along some pride, there would be plenty of room to add to it—until it becomes arrogance. If you brought just a little bit of a grudge, there would be plenty of room to add to it—until it becomes hate and bitterness.

Jesus’ words are plain: this broad way leads to destruction. Count on it! Psalm 27:11 (KJV), “Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.”

Make the choice in your youth to enter the strait gate. It will save you numerous regrets in your adult life.        

PRAYER

God Who Saves, Please save me from entering the destructive path of life. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.        

Christ saves me from the wide gate—I will follow Him!