May 21, 2023: Two Roads To Eternity

"Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." (Matthew 7:13–14, ESV)

There are two roads to eternity. One road leads to Zoe life, and the other road leads to destruction. The two routes lead to two destinations in opposite directions. Without saying it, Jesus set before us the choice of heaven or hell, eternal revival or eternal torment. The option is ours. But, He does tell us to choose to enter by the narrow gate because it leads to life.

One gate, the wide one, puts you on a wide road that has many people traveling upon it. Many people travel on it because it is easy to find, easy to travel on, and nearly effortless to follow. Why? Because you do not have to do a thing to find and get on it. You are basically born on it and never have to get off unless you choose to.

On the other hand, the narrow gate leads to a narrow way, which leads to Zoe life. It is hard to find because it is the only one that leads to the other destination—life. It is hard because the crowd is on the broad road; surely the crowd can't be wrong. It is difficult because it requires faith to travel upon it. But the good news is those who find it find life. Therefore choose the less traveled road to eternity.