The Wide Kingdom With the Narrow Door, Luke 13:18-30

This Sunday, The message was from Luke 13:18-30. It is called “The Wide Kingdom with the Narrow Door.” In this passage, Luke tells us that Jesus is still determined to make his way to Jerusalem (Luke 13:22). We should be amazed that despite the hostility and accusations that increasingly mount against Jesus and his ministry, Jesus doesn’t lose focus and He doesn’t lose faith. His resolve to be our Savior and to go to the cross never wanes. Despite the fact that there are few serious disciples around Him, Jesus is absolutely confident in His calling, His cause, and His kingdom. 

As we enter into the Fall, how is your level of resolution, confidence, and hope for what God has called you to be and to do? As you seek to return to school, how hopeful and energized are you to live as a faithful disciple and witness for Christ? As you teach Sunday School, or jump into small group ministry, or homeschool your kids, what is it that gives you confidence and resolve?

Don’t you find that at times, you really wonder if you are ready, willing, or able to press on in what you have been called to do? Most of us find that our zeal can wane because the demands never stop, the difficulties may multiply, or the results can be less than what we have hoped. 

Thank God that Jesus perseveres. Our goal this Sunday is to ask the question, “What does Jesus know that we don’t?” Our goal in the midst of the demands of kingdom life and ministry is to learn from Jesus, to look to Jesus, and to lean upon Jesus as He blazes the trail of the kingdom of heaven on our behalf. If you are weary, uncertain, hesitant, or even mildly hopeful, Luke has a good word for all of us. Looking forward to worshiping with you on Sunday!