DCLM Higher Everyday 2 August 2024 — Two Destinies
DCLM Higher Everyday 2 August 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Two Destinies
Topic: Two Destinies
Text: Matthew 7:13-14
13Enter 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:
Key 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).
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.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
