Matthew 25:1-4 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.”
Every time I read this story it makes me think and pray. This parable is about ten believers going to see Jesus with five of them thinking just enough is good and five wanting to see Him so bad that they are over prepared (this is a good thing). We all have to understand that when we know the Lord there is nothing more exciting in this world. We should feel that excitement and desire wisdom and knowledge every day to grow and learn to truly live. Nothing becomes a job or a task, everything we do is because we desire to be with Him.
In verse 6 it says, “At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet Him!” We should be reading for any day that might be our last or the day Jesus comes back. It shouldn’t be a surprise it should be a celebration. We see in verses 7-9 what happens, “All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out! But the others replied, ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.” We can’t hope that our friend’s relationship will be enough to bring us to the wedding. Our walk should be growing and developing so each of us has enough oil and are ready for any day that is our last.
The end of the parable is an eye opener and should be a heart transformer. Verses 10-13 say, “But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with Him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us! But He called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you! So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know that day or hour of my return.”
We should be working on our hearts so we are ready every day. We need to pray this prayer, dear Father I thank you for your Son and your word. Please open my heart and help me feel the desires of my heart and let them be focused on following the Spirit not the world. Don’t let me wait any longer but help me work today. In Jesus name Amen.
Every time I read this story it makes me think and pray. This parable is about ten believers going to see Jesus with five of them thinking just enough is good and five wanting to see Him so bad that they are over prepared (this is a good thing). We all have to understand that when we know the Lord there is nothing more exciting in this world. We should feel that excitement and desire wisdom and knowledge every day to grow and learn to truly live. Nothing becomes a job or a task, everything we do is because we desire to be with Him.
In verse 6 it says, “At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet Him!” We should be reading for any day that might be our last or the day Jesus comes back. It shouldn’t be a surprise it should be a celebration. We see in verses 7-9 what happens, “All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out! But the others replied, ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.” We can’t hope that our friend’s relationship will be enough to bring us to the wedding. Our walk should be growing and developing so each of us has enough oil and are ready for any day that is our last.
The end of the parable is an eye opener and should be a heart transformer. Verses 10-13 say, “But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with Him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us! But He called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you! So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know that day or hour of my return.”
We should be working on our hearts so we are ready every day. We need to pray this prayer, dear Father I thank you for your Son and your word. Please open my heart and help me feel the desires of my heart and let them be focused on following the Spirit not the world. Don’t let me wait any longer but help me work today. In Jesus name Amen.
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