36. The Narrow Path

During a worship experience in my living room, I danced with the Lord. He led me and I willingly let Him take the lead. Sometimes that is the hardest thing to do. Sometimes we don’t even realize we are fighting for it until we feel what it is like to surrender it. Through the song, I felt myself swaying in His presence becoming more and more aware of letting Him speak to my heart as my own thoughts and feelings began to diminish.

As the next song began to play, praise and worship flowed. In my mind I saw a narrow path in the middle of an open field. There were some people already walking on the the path while others were joining them periodically, seemingly from out of nowhere.

“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

As people continued to walk along the narrow road and more people joined, I noticed that despite how full the path already was, when someone else joined, there was still plenty of room. There was no crowding and no expansion of the path itself. It remained narrow but there was always enough room for the new feet that joined.

As I saw this incredibly peaceful scene lay out in front of me,  I felt the invitation- an invitation He laid on my heart to all those who do not know Him yet:

Step onto the path. Although it is narrow, there is ALWAYS room for everyone who chooses to step on!

If you have never asked Jesus into your heart, there is no better time. You do not have to be in front of an audience to make this life changing decision. And if that is you-He sees you right now. Right where you are. And He is after your heart. All you have to do is say YES to Him. Step onto the path. Turn from your ways and the ways of this world and give the Lord control of the life He has blessed you with.

 A simple yet powerful prayer we each should be praying today and everyday is found in Psalms 25:4 “Show me your ways Lord, teach me your paths.”

And if you want to know more about what it means to give your life to Jesus please reach out to me! I would be honored to walk this path with you. But no matter your decision, please know there is ALWAYS enough room for you.

“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

As I continued to meditate on this image, I noticed that no one was standing still. Every single person was moving. Again it was peaceful, no one was exhausted or tired but it was also clear that everyone was continuing to walk forward along the path.

I do not believe that our work is done just by stepping onto the path and accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Obviously that is the first step. But even when we step onto the path, we are expected to continue to pursue Him. Continue to be teachable with open hearts. Continue to learn who He is and ask for our eyes to be opened to His ways. Continue to repent and turn away from the world’s ways while continuing to go the distance for His kingdom until we are called home.

If you are already on that narrow path, and perhaps have veered off course or maybe you’ve gotten tired and have needed to sit down, or maybe that fire you once had really has faded significantly, rest assured He sees you too. And He loves you. Allow Him to help you back up. Allow Him to steer you back to the straight and narrow. He is the one who gives us strength when we are weary. He gives us strength to continue on the narrow path. He knows that life can be hard, but He certainly does not expect  you to walk it alone.

“My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways.” Proverbs 23:26

“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11

“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14