Today's Verse: Matthew 7:13-14

Wednesday, June 9, 1954

Jesus said, "Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."
— Matthew 7:13-14

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

The world wants a Savior but not a Lord. The New Testament is clear, a Savior who is not Lord is no Savior and no friend. If the Old Testament showed us anything, it is that God's truth was written not for his fascination but for his people's preservation. Many people today believe they are saved because they think their good deeds outweigh their bad deeds. Jesus, however, is very clear: Most are lost and will not find their own way to salvation (Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23, 26-27). Jesus longs to be the Savior of all people. Yet for him to be our Savior, we must also live with him as our Lord, bearing fruit that displays his holy character and gracious compassion in our lives (Matthew 7:15-17, 24-27; Galatians 3:22-23). Let's live that kind of life, enter through that narrow gate, and produce Jesus' style of holy fruit!

My Prayer...

Holy Lord Jesus, please take control of my life and my will. I long to be wholly yours. I want you as my Savior and my Lord. I want to honor you, not just in word, but also in thought, word, and deed. I offer you my heart, my life, and my all as my prayer to you! Amen.

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Illustration of Matthew 7:13-14 — Jesus said, "Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

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About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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