Narrow Gate, Difficult Way

Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Matthew 7:14

If I were putting together an advertising flyer for life in this verse as a property, this is not how I would set about describing it. Narrow and difficult are far from the usual terms prospective buyers want to see in a new home. Life is a good one, but most owners of a new home want people to see it, even if they may not want everyone inside it. "Few who find it" is not the way to get those admiring views on that purchase that they just gave everything to the bank to gain. However, this is not a viable comparison. Jesus didn't set out to advertise but to testify. That means no forgetting to mention the bad stuff. So yes, the way to life is difficult, the gate to get started on the journey is narrow, and few can find it. If only we had someone to open the way and lead us to the gate. Hmm, who was that man who died on the cross?

Love to you in Christ our Lord!

Bucky