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July 13, 2008
VERSE:
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad
is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go
in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way,
which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
-- Matthew 7:13-14
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Matthew+7:13-14&translation=kjv
THOUGHT:
Over two decades ago, Juan Carlos Ortiz criticized European and
American evangelists for offering a carrot stick gospel that
focused on the pay off and not lordship of Jesus. Jesus, especially
in Matthew 7, reminds us that grace does not dismiss discipleship
and mercy does not release us from our need to genuinely repent. We
must accept the grace that is given us and truly let Jesus be Lord
of our lives. It's not an either-or proposition, but a both-and
call from God to receive grace and to follow Jesus as Lord.
PRAYER:
Almighty God, holy and awesome in your majesty and might, I know
that I will never be worthy of your grace. I know that my flesh can
be easily lured away from the path of discipleship. So please help
me as I seek to follow the Good Shepherd on your way of salvation.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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