Ready, Steady, Go!
Reading: Matthew 25:1-13
“Keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” (Mt 25:13)
Let’s meditate on the assumptions of the foolish virgins —
First of all, they assumed that the groom would be on time. Assuming the time of the coming of the Lord is ridiculous after the Lord has told us that He would come unannounced. Be ever ready.
Secondly, they assumed that the oil in their lamps would be enough. You may think you are ready to meet God. A little deliberate negligence can put you on the wrong side of the pearly gates.
Thirdly, they thought they had enough time to buy oil and were caught in the last minute. Do not postpone anything. Get right.
Fourthly, they assumed that their friends would pitch in. Their friends entered without looking over their shoulders. You may be in a godly family. But you have to face God as an indivdual.
Fifthly, they assumed that their preparation was enough, though they were aware of their lack. A “little” lack of oil, a “little” folly!
Sixthly, they assumed that the groom would be gracious enough to let them in. Terror struck them as He denied even “knowing” them (Mt 25:12). May be there they remembered Matthew 7:21-23, “I never knew you,” and understood that they had not done the will of the Father. They knew the rules but did not play by it.
Seventhly, they assumed that they would not miss the celebration. Washed by the blood of Christ and by the grace of God, we are walking the narrow way. There are many crossroads connecting the narrow way to the broadway. Any time anyone can exit. More than 99% of those who started off from Egypt exited to the broadway. Keep the narrow way till the last.
They were not prepared for the once-in-a-lifetime event. They did all — took leave, primped up, polished their lamps, even waited till midnight. They prepared themselves, but not enough. How sad! Standing outside the gates they look around stupefied to see themselves standing with atheists, adulterers, liars and murderers. How terrible! Good Christians but a little careless! For that they must go to eternal doom. Why? Because they knew it all, they were given fair warning and plenty of time; yet they did not take it seriously but deliberately disobeyed after receiving the knowledge of the truth. Get ready!
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
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21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
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Ready, Steady, Go!
Reading: Matthew 25:1-13
“Keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” (Mt 25:13)
Let’s meditate on the assumptions of the foolish virgins —
First of all, they assumed that the groom would be on time. Assuming the time of the coming of the Lord is ridiculous after the Lord has told us that He would come unannounced. Be ever ready.
Secondly, they assumed that the oil in their lamps would be enough. You may think you are ready to meet God. A little deliberate negligence can put you on the wrong side of the pearly gates.
Thirdly, they thought they had enough time to buy oil and were caught in the last minute. Do not postpone anything. Get right.
Fourthly, they assumed that their friends would pitch in. Their friends entered without looking over their shoulders. You may be in a godly family. But you have to face God as an indivdual.
Fifthly, they assumed that their preparation was enough, though they were aware of their lack. A “little” lack of oil, a “little” folly!
Sixthly, they assumed that the groom would be gracious enough to let them in. Terror struck them as He denied even “knowing” them (Mt 25:12). May be there they remembered Matthew 7:21-23, “I never knew you,” and understood that they had not done the will of the Father. They knew the rules but did not play by it.
Seventhly, they assumed that they would not miss the celebration. Washed by the blood of Christ and by the grace of God, we are walking the narrow way. There are many crossroads connecting the narrow way to the broadway. Any time anyone can exit. More than 99% of those who started off from Egypt exited to the broadway. Keep the narrow way till the last.
They were not prepared for the once-in-a-lifetime event. They did all — took leave, primped up, polished their lamps, even waited till midnight. They prepared themselves, but not enough. How sad! Standing outside the gates they look around stupefied to see themselves standing with atheists, adulterers, liars and murderers. How terrible! Good Christians but a little careless! For that they must go to eternal doom. Why? Because they knew it all, they were given fair warning and plenty of time; yet they did not take it seriously but deliberately disobeyed after receiving the knowledge of the truth. Get ready!
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
Blessing Literature Centre
21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
+91-44-28450411, Mob:8806270699
blc@bymonline.org
