“Two Destinies”
Friday, August 2, 2024Key Verse
“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” (Matthew 7:13).
Text — Matthew 7:13-14
Message
God, in His infinite wisdom, created man and gave him the freedom to make decisions. For every decision, there are always options and man must choose what to do. Sometimes, the choices are simply between good and bad. For every choice we make, there is always a consequence. Hence Mike Murdock said that, “Decisions create destinies.” Whatever choice a man makes ultimately determines his destination or destiny!
Today’s text reveals the counsel of Jesus to all His listeners on the necessity of understanding the way to heaven and the way to hell, as well as those who choose the ways and what keeps them in either of the ways. The way to heaven is narrow and it takes salvation and holy living to continue in it. The broadway leads to hell, and is taken by sinners and backsliders. It requires no effort to enter and walk in it; and so, many choose it. What choice are you making? Which way have you decided to travel on? If you are a sinner, repent now to live a holy life and make heaven at last.
Quote
The way to heaven is narrow
Challenge
Avoid the broad way!
Prayer for today
Oh God, help me to remain in the narrow way, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
