Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Matthew 7:14

 If you are like most people, you love to receive God’s blessings. They come in a variety of ways to help you with your finances, relationships, necessities for life, spiritual….the list is endless. But, how can you obtain God’s blessings?  

 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Genesis 2:16-17

 At the beginning of time for humans, God created a beautiful garden for Adam and Eve to live in and eat all the fruits from the garden, except from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Think about it, they had God’s blessings all around them, yet there was only a narrow way to disappoint Him. Sadly for them, and mankind, they chose the narrow path of disobedience and paid the price for their sin. The road to receiving God’s blessings was wide, and they missed the mark.

 If you love Me, keep My commandments. Luke 14:15

 One of Dr. Charles Stanley’s famous sayings, “God blesses obedience”. Today, the route for God’s blessings has narrowed down to a single path by living an obedient life in Christ. That pathway is illuminated with the light of Christ, and anything off that pathway is darkness. God does not and cannot bless you when you are walking in darkness. As this world grows more cold and evil, that pathway seems harder and harder to walk, but with the Holy Spirit guiding you, you can navigate through every temptation known to man, so you can stay in God’s graces and receive His blessings. Chose the narrow way, chose life! God bless!!!