In today's Gospel Jesus instructs us to strive to enter by the narrow gate - not an easy task for most. His reference to the different sized gates surrounding the city. During daytime the large gate - suitable for both people as well as pack animals - camels loaded with large baskets - open to all - closed at night for security. Once closed only the very small gates - passages - available for passage - people only - no baggage - no goods. To get into the city one can only enter with the clothes on their back.
When it comes to any of us entering the gates of heaven - very similar - we enter as we are mostly naked - no possessions - nothing extra. That includes the excess baggage we all carry with us - sins - guilt - fears - doubts - anxiety - unbelief. To enter heaven freely - one has to trust in the Lord - give up everything and enter just as one was born - naked - trusting completely in the Mercy of God - trusting that He will heal - forgive - accept us - just as we are.
Deacon Dale
When it comes to any of us entering the gates of heaven - very similar - we enter as we are mostly naked - no possessions - nothing extra. That includes the excess baggage we all carry with us - sins - guilt - fears - doubts - anxiety - unbelief. To enter heaven freely - one has to trust in the Lord - give up everything and enter just as one was born - naked - trusting completely in the Mercy of God - trusting that He will heal - forgive - accept us - just as we are.
Deacon Dale
