The audience of Jesus in Luke 13:22-30 through their question regarding the size of the population of humanity to be saved received instead a direct admonition and warning if you like, to go through the only door. This door is narrow and many seek to enter it incorrectly. The point is, there are not many paths to God, but One: Jesus Christ! (Cf. 1 Timothy 2:5; Acts 4:12; John 14:6). The door is narrow, but it is open and it must be entered correctly. You enter the door by striving according to God’s Word. This does not mean that salvation is given to those who work the hardest and strive the best because the bible is clear that salvation is by grace not works (Cf. Ephesians 2:8-9). No, this striving is an intentional struggle to resist the wrong ways of “salvation” and to trust completely in Jesus Christ for your salvation. The many who fail to enter are striving in vain because they are seeking to enter through their own goodness. They have “zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness” (Rom 10:2-3). Therefore, they are not able to enter the narrow door. This a call for genuine repentance from your sins and believe the gospel. Do not try to earn your way into heaven because it is futile to do so. Humble yourself before God because “some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last” (Luke 13:30). Shalom!
Bible Passages for Daily Reflection
To be equipped for God’s work, we must study His word (Cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17), reflect on it daily and live. Ensure you share the fruits of your meditation with at least two people.
Sunday: 2 Cor 6:1-18
Monday: 2 Cor 7:1-16
Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-24
Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:1-15
Thursday: 2 Cor 10:1-18
Friday: 2 Cor 11:1-33
Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-21
Psalm of the Week: Psalm 108
Prayer:
May Your help be upon o Lord; and grant us Your salvation. Amen!
