It is written in the book of Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it". The narrow way,the lonely road. Its the dreaded road,most people who drive around Lagos State Nigeria would tell you they rather go through the mainland than drive alone through the third main land bridge at night. For those of you who do not live in Lagos or even in Nigeria,the third main land bridge is a long and lonely dark bridge at night where if a person gets in trouble He/She is "alone",one His own.
What does it mean to be alone ? Its very simple,you are on your own. It can also mean something deeper. Many times it can mean rejection,abandonment,solitary confinement and a lot more. You would hardly find a person anywhere who doesn't need someone to lean on. We all need someone to talk to,to share our dreams,to be laugh with,help out in time of need. No body wants to be alone,though we ask for some time to ourselves we want to come back home.
Nonetheless, I have noticed that certain individuals who have really hit it hard have had to go through that lonely road.They had to go through sleepless nights alone,had to cry alone,be confused,be strong,be their own Mum,Dad,Brother and the list goes on.Lets take a look at our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST. As His crucifixion drew closer HE panicked on night and was praying seriously even asking GOD for a chance to back out of the destined painful death.On that Night He needed His disciples,His soldiers,His friends but they were not there.He went back to where they were but they were fast asleep.
Just at the height,the exact point where you feel I need them the most you may just find there is no one there but you. The lonely road,is the point between life and death and sometimes the sweetest victories ever experienced come just after the lonely road. In 1974 Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman for the heavyweight title in Kinshasa, Zaire. It was said that Muhammad Ali would loose to George Foreman. His wife was so scared and though He would be killed. The whole of the Muhammad Ali entourage was in silence in the dressing room. His corner Men cried while they were marching towards the ring. This is because George foreman was 24 years old while Muhammad Ali was 32, Foreman had knocked out Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, the only two Boxer who were able to beat Ali at this point of His career.. Only Ali knew He was able to beat George just after the deep loneliness and darkness,great joy came.
The lonely road like other roads is not forever,its just like birth pains. People only feel sorry for you,cheer you on,or even pray for you. You experience it alone, you go through the hardship alone but when you come out at the end there is a crowd and there is celebration.
Some of you reading this are on that journey now. Someone has rejected you at work,or you just got dumped by your girl/boyfriend, your family doesn't believe in you,your friends talk good in your face but when you turn around the mock you,you just got divorced. What ever it is as long as 1. GOD gave you that vision 2. You are willing and obedient enough to 1. Have Faith 2. Believe 3.Work Hard 4 . Keep Going 5.Again,Keep Going. You would be shocked how far you would go.Its is written
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"--
Those who Love GOD always want to achieve their GOD given purpose. Keep going and as I always say let Love be the light to show the way. I know the road is dark and your legs hurt, I see the grief in your eyes,please keep going. The lonely road might just be the only road.
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