Two Roads 

   “Enter by the narrow gate, since the road that leads to destruction is wide and spacious and many take it; but it is a narrow gate and a hard road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matt 7:13 – 14) 

   We are on a journey, a journey to eternity.  There are only two destinations available; God’s heavenly kingdom or eternal hell.  It’s up to us to choose where we will go.  It is God’s desire that we all join Him in His kingdom, but He will not force us to come.  If we, by our free will, choose hell He will allow it.

   In life there may be many roads from which to choose but there are still only two places to go.  The interstate, the superhighway, is a much easier road to travel.  I can go at higher speeds, there are plenty of gas-stations, restaurants, and places to stop and spend the night.  The journey can seem easy and even pleasant.  However, the interstate, the easy path, will not take me where I want to go.

   On the other hand, the narrow road is a more difficult road travel.  There will be dangers along the way; hardships to endure.   Gas and food may be difficult to find, and I might end up sleeping in the car because there are no hotels nearby.  However, there will also be joys and happiness that will be by-passed on the interstate.  I will see the beauty of God’s creation along the road; beauty hidden by the huge billboards on the interstate.  There will be time for rest and peace along the way to make the difficulties less burdensome.  Most important of all, I will reach the destination I desire, God’s heavenly kingdom.

   Two roads; one narrow and difficult to travel, one wide and easy.  Two destinations; heaven or hell.  There really are no other choices.