The Narrow Way

There’s a difference between those who come for a moment
and those who are called for the journey.

Some were sent to spark something.
Some to stretch you.
Some to refine your yes.
But only a few are meant to walk with you to the finish.

Even Jesus had crowds,
but He poured into twelve.
And of those twelve
only three were with Him on the mountain of transfiguration.
And only one stayed at the foot of the cross.

Closeness isn’t always loyalty.
Access isn’t always alignment.

And you’re not wrong for feeling the ache when people leave.
But don’t let departure make you doubt your direction.
Your assignment doesn’t change just because someone exits the room.

Amos 3:3 asks,
“Can two walk together unless they agree?”

Not just agree in preference
agree in spirit. In vision. In obedience.

Some people love the light of your fire,
but not the cost it takes to carry it.
They’re drawn to your glow,
but not called to your grit.

And it’s not your job to convince them.
It’s your job to walk anyway.

Because God is not building a crowd around you
He’s building a remnant with you.

Those who sharpen, not shadow.
Those who war with you in prayer.
Those who see the assignment and say,
“I’m not here for comfort, I’m here for the call.”

So grieve what you need to.
Let go with grace.
And then lift your eyes.

Because who’s still walking with you now?
That’s your tribe.
That’s your people.
That’s who’s called to stay.

And with Jesus in the center,
that is more than enough.