"The Narrow Road"

"Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength" ~ 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Do you find it surprising that not everyone in your life wants to follow Jesus? You shouldn't, because many even in the Church don't want to follow Jesus. To follow Him is to revere Him as Lord, and many people would rather be their own masters. They like Jesus and His teachings, but who in the world would lay everything at the feet of a Savior who was crucified? It's foolishness in the eyes of many and a stumbling block to the rest. Of course, the devil doesn't show you the whole truth, because chasing after other things and expecting fulfillment in them is also foolishness. And yet, we know many will continue down that path. We cannot allow what the majority thinks about Jesus to influence what we think about Jesus. Our Savior Himself promised that the gate is wide and the road broad that will lead to destruction. That means that many will find it; it will be popular. This week at Friendship, we'll discuss the other option, "The Narrow Road" spoken of by Jesus which is found and taken by only a few. It's the road which involves vigorous attention, surrender, and complete trust in the Lord. It will never be the easy or popular choice, but it's the only path to everlasting life in God's kingdom. Join us to hear more about this road and why you should take it!