Written by Pastor Jack Wellman– Duncan Campbell
The Road is Hard
Jesus told His disciples that “the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matt 7:14), meaning everyone that thinks they’re going to heaven may not be going. A life free from persecution or spiritual growth may indicate that person is not saved at all because the Apostle Peter said, “all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2nd Tim 3:12).
The Road is Narrow
Jesus also said, the way to eternal life is narrow and few there be that find it. That’s because there is only one way to the Father and that is through Christ (Acts 4:12). Jesus said, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day” (John 6:44).
Striving to Enter
Jesus tells us that we must “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able” (Luke 13:24). If it were easy, the path would be broad and many would be taking it, but we see Jesus saying many think they are saved but this same many will be turned away (matt 7:21-23), and that path leads to destruction. It’s only the narrow path that leads to eternal life.
The Enemy’s Defeat
Once a nation has been defeated, there are usually a few skirmishes left, but for the most part, the enemy doesn’t have a chance. So it is with Satan and his demons. They can harass us or spiritually attack us, but they can’t separate us from God (Rom 8:31-39). A toothless, declawed enemy can bother us but he can’t take us away from our home in heaven.
Conclusion
There are no shortcuts or easy ways to victory. It takes a Christian who is going the narrow, hard path, and the only path that leads to eternal life. It’s not that we’re fighting for victory but we’re fighting from victory.
