pokeyman

Krissi... it is unfortunate that what you say is true. But, Jesus did tell his followers that you have to find him by following the narrow path. He was speaking to those who already were following him so when he says few will find the path, I think that means few followers will actually encounter the living Jesus on a regular basis. Please don't confuse this with those who have accepted Jesus for we all are at different points in our journey, but, to make him Lord over everything in our lives, to seek to embrace his presence and experience his kingdom frequently, it takes both courage and help from the Holy Spirit to overcome our own brokenness. Part of the journey is to learn to really hear his voice AND do what he's telling us. Too many times I hear... If Jesus would just make what he wants of me clear, I'll be glad to follow. I think too often it's because we don't hear what we want to hear. To lay down one's life is to elevate my neighbors life and needs above my own. Giving out of our abundance that God has blessed us with rarely leads to a heart change. But giving when it means I must change my own living condition and/or experience, that will lead to a heart change and can only really be done with the help of the Holy Spirit. Don't be discouraged by what you see around you. Be encouraged by daily/frequently seeking to experience his presence through worship, prayer, fasting, scriptures and texts. The more we learn his words and understand his ways, we become in tune with him and that allows us to do his works.