“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible. When the foolish took their lamps, they didn’t take olive oil with them. But the sensible ones took oil in their flasks with their lamps. Since the groom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
“Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. But the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’
“The sensible ones answered, ‘No, there won’t be enough for us and for you. Go instead to those who sell, and buy oil for yourselves.’
“When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived. Then those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
“Therefore be alert, because you don’t know either the day or the hour. Mat 25:1-13
"Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. "Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at the door.… Mat 13:28-29
"Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.” John 10:1
“Be ready for service and have your lamps lit. You must be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. Those slaves the master will find alert when he comes will be blessed. I assure you: He will get ready, have them recline at the table, then come and serve them.If he comes in the middle of the night, or even near dawn, and finds them alert, those slaves are blessed. But know this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”
Luke 12: 35-40
Jesus said unto them, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no man can come unto the Father except by me.” John 14:6
Mark 14:28
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
To think about it, all around us the world is falling apart.
It is in chaos!
In the U.S., men are running for president thinking to straighten things out, but they can’t, because this is meant to be.
The only one who can straighten this mess out is God.
Scripture says the Bridegroom is coming.
We as Christians know what this means.
We also know what the scripture means to
Watch and be ready.
We know that this world right now is having labor pains,
and that the chaos is just part of it.
The wars and rumors of wars
and all that is happening now,
is just the beginning of labor pains.
(Mat 24)
Jesus wants us to have comfort- IN HIM.
And truly, we can find COMFORT IN HIM!
Not to be scared of what is happening right
before our eyes, but to find comfort in Him.
To trust, and lean on Him.
He will come for us…soon.
It can be a scary world we live in,
but if we walk by faith and not by sight,
trusting and believing in our God,
He will take care of us.
Just remain steady in Him.
KEEP THE LIGHT ON!
KEEP YOUR LAMPS BURNING-
Remain IN God!
Don’t look in any other direction
save Jesus Christ,
who is the Author and Finisher
of our faith.
Let Him find (in you)
the good and faithful servant-
ready- and prepared-
and waiting for the master.
Jesus help us all.
We all need you, Lord.
Help us when we want to be tempted
to run in a different direction.
Show us when the enemy is whispering lies-
& wanting to lead us in a direction that leads to death-
IT IS A LIE!
and not of You.
You are the giver of LIFE, Jesus.
You want us with You and the Father.
Jesus just as you prayed to the Father in John 17,
I pray your words:
Protect them (us) by the Power of your Name.
Protect us Father, by your great name.
Keep us protected by the shadow of Almighty God.
Let no harm come to your people,
who are called by your name.
Help us to be strong and mighty in you.
To be courageous!
To know when the enemy is spewing out lies,
and turn in the direction
away from that enemy
toward God, who is our LIGHT and LIFE.
Thank you for your Word today Jesus.
Help us as we prepare daily to be ready.
Bless your Word.
Bless your People.
Bless those who don’t know how- -
to find you.
Let them know by simply believing in you Jesus,
believing on the name of God,
that they may be saved.
By searching you out in the scriptures,
they may know you intimately,
the TRUE GOD,
the ONE and ONLY God,
whose name is Higher than any other name, or God.
This is the God I pray to.
The only God I know, and love.
Bless your servant,
and the servants of the Lord this day,
and every day we are on planted earth,
until you return.
Let us be ready Lord, for your return.
Let our lamps be full.
Let us not get lax or lazy,
or even have the audacity to think we can be saved through others like those 5 virgins- but learned a lesson the hard way
(that they couldn’t).
I want to be in your presence and in your very company for eternity, Jesus.
Help us to help others make their way to the light.
In Jesus name we pray this prayer,
by the power of your name.
Bless us now Lord Jesus.
In Jesus name.
Amen Jesus!!!
AMEN.
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