Narrow Way – Kingdom Path
My journey in the book of Luke
On reading Luke this week I have been drawn very much to the
way Jesus/Yeshua speaks to his disciples concerning entering the Kingdom.
We have been living so long with the contaminated traditions
of the “churches” believing that their way would be acceptable to God.
Yet reading how Jesus/Yeshua makes it clear that it is a
narrow way and few will find it. Brings
me to the question – How then can we get into the Kingdom.
Jesus/Yeshua said clearly in the scriptures that even if we
were to raise the dead, heal the sick and perform other miracles in his name –
if we do not obey His Commandments, His principles, and Keep Gods Holy days
then we would not be accepted into the Kingdom.
We would infact be left outside with the unbelievers – nashing our teeth
and wailing.
Remember the story of the rich man who asked Jesus/Yeshua
about how to get into the Kingdom of Heaven – in the book of Matthew and Luke
he is mentioned. Jesus/Yeshua made it
very clear that we are to keep Gods Commandment. These are Commandments and teachings and Holy
days that were given to Moses and the Prophets at the start – Jesus/Yeshua most
certainly not come to change or bring in a new religion but to actually restore
us back to the original one that God gave Moses and as it is important enough
for Jesus/Yeshua to keep reminding people of this fact throughout his ministry. We are to keep and learn how to live
according to Gods Holy ways in order that we may enter in to the rest and live
in harmony with our fellow human being.
We are all created in His image.
We are all given the same rules and regulations to live by – this is
bourne out by the fact that in the Exodus there were foreigners amongst the Israelites
who were leaving with the Israelites who were given the opportunity to Follow
the same God and keep His Holy ways.
For me, it is a blessing that God’s word never changes, His
teachings always bring hope and encouragement and not to follow after the
traditions of man.
As a young woman I began to question the validity of what
was being taught in the “churches” against what was written in the Scriptures,
the more I wanted to know what God had to say – How do we keep His Ways, that
path that leads to peace and fulfilment.
Studying the Scriptures and learning more and more how they
actually work to my advantage and I sought to apply them in my own life. Sitting at
the feet of the Messiah on a daily basis and learning from the Word of God how
to live the life that is worth living has been an incredible journey.
My studies have let me discover the difference between Trust
and Belief – How to Trust God and not just believe in Him.
My choice of Bible also makes It clear the difference and I
praise God for the Jews who take the time to share their understanding and time
to translate for us to use today.
May I recommend that you try looking for a copy of the Complete Jewish Bible and make the comparisons yourself
