Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 13:23-30
by: Cheri Appel.
In God’s Kingdom, Jesus says, we must “strive to enter through the narrow door” (v.24). Many will assume they are “first” but will be told to depart. Why? Only those He knows will be allowed into Heaven. But others of “the last”, who diligently give their hearts to the Lord, will become first. Yes, forgiveness and salvation are God’s gracious gift. However, Christ also commands us to practice strict discipline. We may even have to persevere through difficult challenges to our Christlike integrity and witness for Him. Through these trials, we can achieve the goal of being welcomed first into His home.
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