Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it (Matthew 7:13-14).
There is only one way under the sun by which man can attain salvation, in the true sense of the word, and that is by bringing about a radical and permanent change for the better in his own consciousness.
For countless generations humanity has been trying in every other conceivable way to compass its own good. This change in consciousness is the strait gate that Jesus speaks of here, and, and he says, the number of those who find it is comparatively small.
Now why should man be so reluctant, apparently, to try to change his consciousness? The answer is that the changing of one’s consciousness is really very hard work, calling for constant unceasing vigilance and a breaking of mental habits. Entering the strait gait is, however, worth much more than whatever trouble or effort it may call for.
If you make a qualitative, change in consciousness, which is what happens in prayer, then not only is the effect of that change felt in every department of your life, but it is with you through all eternity, for you never can lose it. Thieves cannot break in and steal.
As soon as you obtain this spiritual consciousness you will find that all things indeed work together for good to those who love God.
If most humans were convinced that a certain behavior and belief systems would win them the Power ball lottery, they would immediately go about adopting such behaviors and beliefs in a disciplined and diligent fashion. The same could probably be said for losing weight or looking young. We see people jumping on a new fad every day to get rich, lose weight or look younger. Yet, how much more important is our earthly peace and our eternal joy in heaven.
There are really two main reasons we fail to seek God’s will as the source of plenty, peace and eternal life. Some just can’t bring themselves to believe in God or question the Bible’s truths. Others believe but rationalize the truths or just don’t want to do the hard work of facing the truth and changing our lives in accordance with the truth. Yet, the promise of the Bible is that we will have peace and joy here below and life eternal with God in heaven if we follow God’s will. That is better than Power ball, looks and youth combined, none of which are guaranteed and none of which will bring us true happiness.
The questions both groups should consider are these. What have you got to lose by trying it? The answer is “nothing”. What have you got to gain by trying it. The answer is “everything”. So, brothers and sisters, are you willing to take a chance on God? All you have to do is believe and be ready to do the hard work. The ticket is free and in this lottery, the results are guaranteed for everyone with a ticket.
Betting on God,
Z gardener
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