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July 13, 2008
VERSE:
[Jesus said] "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the
gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many
enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that
leads to life, and only a few find it."
-- Matthew 7:13-14
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Matthew+7:13-14
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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