Week 11: The Cost of Following Jesus
Jesus doesn’t shy away from telling us the truth. He says the road that leads to life is narrow and hard, and not a lot of people find it. Meanwhile, the road that leads to destruction is wide, comfortable, and crowded. That’s a big challenge to the idea we often hear today: that all roads somehow lead to God. According to Jesus, they don’t. Choosing to follow Him means stepping off the easy path and onto one that’s more challenging, but ultimately worth it. Today, let’s think about what it really looks like to walk that narrow road, not perfectly, but with hearts set on Him, one step at a time.
Read Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV)
“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.
Reflection:
How have I experienced the difficulty of the narrow road in my own life?
Why is following Jesus described as a difficult path?