The Door Is Open to All Nations
“For I know their works and their thoughts, and the time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and shall see my glory, and I will set a sign among them. And from them I will send survivors to the nations… And from new moon to new moon, and from Sabbath to Sabbath, all flesh shall come to worship before me, says the Lord.” (Isaiah 66:18-19, 23 ESV)
Main Point: The narrow door isn’t narrow because God wants to exclude people, but because there is only one way to salvation—through Jesus Christ.
When Jesus speaks of the narrow door, it’s easy to misunderstand and think that God is trying to keep people out of heaven. But the truth is exactly the opposite. God desires that people from every nation, tribe, and tongue come to worship before Him. The door is narrow not because God is exclusive, but because there is only one way that leads to life.
Isaiah’s prophecy shows us God’s heart for all peoples. He sends messengers to the nations, He gathers people from every corner of the earth, and He promises that all flesh will come to worship before Him. This isn’t about God limiting access to salvation—it’s about God providing the only access to salvation.
The narrow door is narrow because it requires leaving behind our pride, our self-righteousness, and our attempts to save ourselves. It requires acknowledging that we cannot earn our way to God and that we need a Savior. This is difficult for our human nature, which wants to contribute something to our salvation. But for those who are willing to humble themselves and come through Christ alone, the door is wide open.
Application: Share the good news that God’s salvation through Christ is available to all people, regardless of their background. How does God’s desire to gather all nations change your view of evangelism? What do you need to leave behind to enter through the narrow door?
Prayer:
Help me see the narrow door as Your provision for all people to come to You through Christ alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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