There
are many
roads the will take people just about anywhere they want to go in life;
if they
have the time, the means and the determination. There are often many
sacrifices and pitfalls along the way to achieve the comforts, status
and possessions sought by so many. Yet, the journey may not always
achieve what
they had anticipated or were promised when one first started; life is
full of
deceptions. Neither will their efforts answer life’s basic questions,
nor satisfy the
hunger burning in their heart or heal the wounded soul. Many people are
still
searching, often feeling lost and very alone. Others have just given up
looking; accepting to sit it out and receive whatever this chaotic world
has to
offer them.
These roads
have been well traveled by those who have followed the crowds. However, there
is still one road that some have traveled. But few have persevered to reach its
final destination. It’s not an easy road, nor as fun as some may have thought
or were lead to believe. But there is still help along the way for those who believe their very life depends on it.
Jesus said,
“I am the Truth, the Life and the Way, no one comes to the Father, but by Me.” Yes,
I AM the Door, and the road (the narrow way) less traveled that leads to
the Kingdom of God. And this is what I have to offer you and what that road will require or encompass
for those who choose to follow Me.
Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself." (Luke 10:27)
· Jesus said to forgive others as he has forgiven us.(Matthew 6:12,14)
· Jesus said, “None of you can be My disciple who does not gives up all his own possessions.” (Luke 14:33)
· Jesus said to them all, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.” (Like 9: 23-24)
· Jesus said, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62)
· Jesus said, “The world will hate you, because of me.” (Matthew 10:22 and John 15:18)
· Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Act 20: 35)
· Jesus says, when you have a luncheon or feast; don’t invite your friends who can repay you, but invite the lost and poor and others who can’t repay. (Luke 14: 12-14)
However, there are many things that Jesus offers for those who chose to take the road less traveled that will help and make it well worth taking. And here are just some of them.
· Jesus sets us free, heals and restores, plus there are many blessings.
· Jesus also gives us Eternal Life, and life more abundant.
· Jesus gives us His Peace and Joy, but not as the world gives.
· Jesus promises to never leave or forsake us.
· Jesus gives us His love, power, authority and glory, and so much more.
Jesus said to those who persevere, endure and overcome, "I will grant you to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God...Be faithful until death I will give you the crown of life... you will eat hidden manna... and give you a new name... make you a pillar in the temple of My God... and you will sit down with Me on My thrown." (Rev. 2-3)
