“Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Luke 13:24, NKJV
Promises
how few they are
Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as we should. Psalm 90:12, TLB
have come to pass
Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them. Isaiah 42:9, AMPC
or needy person among them
Nor was there a destitute or needy person among them…Acts 4:34, AMPC
and day after day
And day after day they regularly assembled in the temple with united purpose, and in their homes they broke bread [including the Lord’s Supper]. They partook of their food with gladness and simplicity and generous hearts…Acts 2:46, AMPC
were united
And all who believed (who adhered to and trusted in and relied on Jesus Christ) were united and [together]…Acts 2:44, AMPC