Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able.
Luke 13:24
This is one of the teachings of Christ that we need to pay close attention to. There are many millions of people in our world today that name the name of Christ, yet are not His. They rely on Jesus, but they do not know Him.
Added to that we can say that there are many making the attempt to be what they think of as righteous. They are working hard to establish themselves as a ‘good person’ who God would surely allow into heaven. Many historical figures have believed this way. Thus, we may be surprised as to who actually belongs to the Lord, versus those who have only tried to find the door.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the joy and peace of knowing Christ! So often in our finite minds we think of Him incorrectly. We envision Him in the wrong way. Oh Father, thank You for Your Word! Thank You for revealing Your Christ as He is! You are glorious and Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.