Referring to a message shared at Village Church, 28th June 2026 – https://andrewhillier.org.au/2026/06/28/the-narrow-road/
Jesus’ words about the narrow road were never meant to stay as good ideas.
“Enter through the narrow gate. For 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 NIV
Following Him should shape how I actually live every day.
1. Live for Others
I want to pay attention to the people around me. Who is hurting? Who feels unseen? Who needs compassion, encouragement, or practical help? Jesus consistently moved toward people others overlooked, and I want to do the same.
2. Die to Self
I need to ask myself honestly: where am I choosing comfort over obedience? It might be forgiveness, generosity, serving others, or simply saying yes to something God has been prompting me toward. Following Jesus has always required surrender, and I know that includes me.
3. Become Like Christ
My faith is not just about believing the right things or attending church. The deeper question for me is this: am I actually becoming more like Jesus? More patient, more humble, more compassionate, more willing to serve.
At the end of the day, the simplest question I can ask myself is this:
If somebody watched the way I live every day… would they see someone genuinely following Jesus?
Because the narrow road is found in the quiet daily decisions where I choose surrender over comfort.
Scripture for Today
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
— Luke 9:23