The Narrow Gate

Why is saying I'm sorry so difficult? Especially when it holds the possibility of giving us back our peace. There is nothing worse than holding on to anger. Deep anger can trigger heart attacks and all sorts of other health issues. Anger is an internal burning coal that can do severe damage to our life experience.

God's peace is available to those who are willing to walk through the Narrow Gate and there are few who find it. Look at this verse:

Matthew 7:13-1413 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

I believe that this verse is teaching us about God's peace which is available here and now to those who are willing to step out in faith and do what seems so difficult for many. But healing comes when you apply God's word. It seems easier to do what most would do. To hold on to anger. To hate those who do us wrong. To punish those who make us mad. The narrow path on the other hand is narrow because not many find it or choose it. It just seems to hard and definitely make no sense to our human ways of thinking.  Look at the verse below. Love, Do Good, Bless, and Pray.

Luke 6:27-2827 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

These are the keys to the kingdom of God's Peace! These words are God's answer to those who have lost their peace and who are harboring anger and hate in their hearts. LET IT GO and LIVE! Think about this, "God loves the person you are so mad at as much as He loves you!" You are loved equally because in God's eyes you are brothers and sisters. He has given us the answer but you must apply it! 

Praise Community Fellowship and Immanuel Methodist, a place to learn how to love our neighbors with our hearts, our talents, and our resources!  Worship Sunday mornings at 8:45 am. 800 North Main St. Edwardsville.

See you soon! Love pastor kent.