THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS
Keywords 25:13
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day
or the hour.
1. Jesus told a parable to teach his disciples to be
ready for the coming of the Son of Man. In the parable there were ten virgins
going out to meet the bridegroom. Five were foolish and five were wise. The wise ones
were those who took enough oil to light their lamps. They did so in order to be
ready when the bridegroom came regardless of what hour it was. Indeed, the
bridegroom was a long time in coming. All of them fell asleep.
2.
Finally, the cry rang out, “Here’s the bridegroom!” The
foolish girls did not have oil for their lamps. They were in darkness. They
tried to get oil from the others, but there wasn’t enough. So, they went out to buy oil, but they
missed the point; they missed the wedding banquet. Jesus teaches us what the
kingdom of heaven will be like in this parable. He teaches us to be wise. His
coming may seem delayed or far off. At that time, he tells us, “Therefore keep watch.” The coming of his kingdom is certain. Wise people stay
prepared, ready and watchful.
Prayer Lord, give
me a ready and prepared heart to welcome you at all times. Help me to keep
watch for the coming of my bridegroom.
One Word Keep watch
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