Good Morning Friends,
“The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins
who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were foolish and
five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with
them. The wise took oil in jars along with their lamps. The bridegroom was a
long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight
the cry rang out: Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ The virgins
woke up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us
some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ ‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not
be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some
for yourselves.’ While they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom
arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet.
The door was shut. Later the others also came. ‘Sir! Sir!’ they said. ‘Open the door for us!’ He
replied, ‘I tell you the truth, I don’t know you.’ Therefore keep watch,
because you do not know the day or the hour.” (Matthew 25:1-13)
This story is told by Jesus to encourage His
followers not to grow lax as we await His return. It’s been 2,000 years! It’s
hard to keep thinking that He really is coming back when life has gone on as
normal for so long.
The promise of the Lord will prove true and He
will return. He delays only because of His patience with people, His desire to see
as many saved as possible. “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as
some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish,
but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a
thief.” (2 Peter 3:9-10)
Stay alert and ready. Watch for His coming and
be prepared at any time. Every morning, awake with this thought: It could be
today!
His, by Grace, Steve
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