Gateways: Life or Death? The Ultimate Terrorist.



Since September 11, 2001, a system was set up to protect us in our Airports. In this system, people line up to take off their shoes, remove their belts, be X Rayed, and go through a real narrow gate or path in hopes of not setting off the dreaded alarm. Why -- in the name of our Lord Jesus -- would anyone put themselves such an uncomfortable experience? The answer to this question is easy: People are afraid of Terrorists getting on their airplane, and they want to stay on the path that keeps them alive.

The Ultimate Terrorist

As I recently wrote in Rock-Solid Living In A Quicksand World-Rewind, there is an Ultimate Terrorist, who wants nothing but to "Steal, Kill and Destroy." (John 10:10) Jesus wasn't playing when He made it clear this "thief"  is a bad dude that operates from the heavenly dimensions. He is the one who has been deceiving people for years, and this deception has resulted in the death of millions upon millions, and it has resulted in enslaving people to bondage to sin and death. He is so slick that he convinces people to take the broadgate that leads to destruction; meanwhile Jesus points us to the gate that frees us from this Ultimate Terrorist power, from his power,  and he gives us the ability to defeat Satan each new day.

Jesus tells us, as he spoke of himself, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved." And he is talking about you being saved from the death and destruction the Ultimate Terrorist tries to trick you into. (John 10:9) Jesus calls his gate "narrow," but he is the way that leads to life. Still people, more and more, are ignoring this eternal life producing guidance.  I hope you choose the right way... the narrow. Just as you choose to go through the narrow way in the air terminal to be sure to have life apart from terrorists, I do hope you choose Jesus each day, as your Savior and Lord, in order that the Ultimate Terrorist cannot take you down! There are two paths set before you ... life and death!  Choose Life!

And while you are at it, go to many online bookstores and get your copy of Rock Solid Living In A Quicksand World-Rewind:  It can guide you through the narrow way that provides you with a life where you journey on stepping stones for victorious Christ centered living.

God bless you.

SoJourner

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