November, 26th 2012 (Matthew 23-25)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “Five of them were foolish, and five of them were wise.” Matthew 25:2 NLT
Observation: There were ten virgins, five wise and five foolish, but they were all virgins. Yet when it came time to enter into the marriage chamber only the wise virgins were permitted to enter. The foolish virgins were not ready or prepared to meet the bridegroom. They had a half-hearted commitment to the responsibility that came with being pure. They did not prepare well and hoped they could borrow from someone else to make up for their irresponsible actions. When they knocked on the door requesting it to be unlocked, the bridegroom said, “Believe me, I don’t know you!”
Application: “You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” You cannot serve God with a half-hearted commitment expecting to borrow from others what you should possess for yourself. We must actively live daily with a healthy anticipation of Christ return. Our Lamps must be full of oil, trimmed and burning no matter what’s going on in the world around us. It’s not enough to say, “I know Him”, we must live in such a manner that when He comes He says He knows us. Only those that are pure and are found ready will enter into the marriage chamber with Jesus. Do you know Him, more importantly, does He know you? Are you prepared and ready?
Prayer: Dear Lord thank You for this day. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me everyday. Teach me how to be ready. Place within my heart the desire to live in a manner that proves you know me. Provide strength and understanding for the decisions that must be made. Guide me by Your Spirit into all truths, in Jesus name, Amen!