Strive to arrive!

​Strive to Arrive!
While traveling to Jerusalem, a person asked Jesus a simple question: “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” I imagine that person expected a clear answer, but Jesus focused on those who were listening. He wanted them to examine their lives. He began by emphasizing that they should focus on entering “through the narrow door.” Jesus’ words revealed that they could choose, but they should concentrate on the narrow doorway that pleases God. He stressed they must “strive to enter through the narrow door,” using a word that suggests a struggle. He said many “will seek to enter and will not be able.”
Friends, once the master closes the door, it remains shut. He will only open it for those whose lives are right in His sight. In this sobering analogy, the people knocking on the door were shocked by the owner’s response. They reminded the master of the house of their lives and accomplishments. But he told them they had fallen short: “I tell you, I do not know where you are from.” Disqualified and rejected, they were told: “Depart from me, all you evildoers.” We must remember how easy it is to make wrong choices and assumptions. Make sure that you seek the narrow door and ensure your life is right with God, so He will open it. We must strive to arrive on the other side!
Onward and Upward+
Fr. Greg

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