Matthew 25:1-13 He IS Coming Soon

My commentary began:  "The church has known for 2,000 years that Jesus is coming again, and yet many believers have become lethargic and drowsy.  They are no longer excited about the soon-coming of the Lord.  As a result, there is little effective witness given that the Lord is returning."  That fairly well describes the bridesmaids in the parable who hadn't bothered to keep their oil lamps filled.  Their duty was to wait and be ready, but they also got lethargic and complacent, probably thinking that it wouldn't happen that night.  Without their lamp burning, they weren't taken to the wedding feast.

We agree on once saved, always saved, yet my commentary did have a cautionary note:  ".... the foolish girls who had no oil suggests that not every professing Christian will enter heaven, for some really have not trusted Jesus Christ sincerely.  Without the Spirit of God and the Word of God, there can be no true salvation."

Father, thank You for reminding me that there is no time for complacency and lethargy in telling others about Christ, particularly those I love.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary For