"Narrow the Way"

Mt. Sherman looking at Mt. Sheridan, Colorado

To make an object in the distance look more dramatic in a photograph be sure to include something in the foreground. Something close up gives perspective to the distant object. And indeed, Mt. Sheridan, a 13er, looks impressive. But I'd like you to look at the ridge in the foreground. This is what we climbed.

The key at this point in the climb: don't stumble.

"Enter through the narrow gate because the gate and road that lead to destruction are wide. Many enter through the wide gate."  Matthew 7:13 God's Word to the Nations

Hiking this ridge was the only way to make it to the summit using the Southwest Ridge Route which we took. And as you might imagine, what made this way more difficult was the wind.

Why do Christians have this impression that life ought to be easier for them once they are in Christ? Is that why someone becomes a Christian, for the easy way through life? If that were the case then more people would know Christ and cling to his cross.

However, Christ calls his way narrow. The easier route, or at least the supposedly easier route, is to live without Christ.   

The Scriptures encourage us to weep with people who weep, to pick up our cross and follow Jesus, and to love our enemies. This is not only the work of Christians, it is our calling, but is there any better calling?

The better way is the narrow way even if it is not the easiest way.

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