To Be (prepared) or Not to Be…. Thats a good question.

Scripture: 11Later the others also came, “Sir Sir, they said. “Open the door for us”! 12But he replied I tell you the truth. I don’t know you.” 13Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Matthew 25:11-13)

Observation: As the bridegroom approached, there were 5 virgins prepared to receive him and 5 who were foolish and had not brought any oil with them to keep their lamps burning. Once the bridegroom had arrived and gone inside with the 5 who had prepared, he closed the door to those he didn’t know. This parable is so clear that the bridegroom is Jesus Christ who will one day come and receive those who are prepared, but will turn away those who He doesn’t know.

Application: How much time do I spend in preparation? A bride spends considerable time preparing for her wedding day, the gown, the hair, the details, just for that very moment when she comes face to face with her groom. She doesn’t do this to earn his love or acceptance, she prepares in this way because she already loves him! It is so easy to say “I’m saved” and be satisfied, but it shouldn’t be enough. There needs to be a passion to run the race to the very end, constantly preparing myself for the day when Jesus and I come face to face. “What else can I do to prepare”, isn’t based on a works based mentality, but on my desire to do all I can do in my lifetime to prepare myself to meet Jesus, and during the time of preparation, keeping watch for his approach. It is only by His grace that I will be separated to the right with the sheep, and be told to enter into my inheritance. (see Matt:25:33-34)

Prayer: Heavenly father, I thank you for the peace that I have knowing that one day the bridegroom will come to receive me as one of your own, but Father God, I pray I never stop preparing myself for that moment. Increase in my heart Your desire for my life, so I can mature into the son you had planned and live out my days in Your Will. Amen