“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, `Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those maidens rose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, `Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise replied, `Perhaps there will not be enough for us and for you; go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut. Afterward the other maidens came also, saying, `Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he replied, `Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Matthew 25: 1-13
After reading this gospel I really feel sorry for the 5 maidens who were not able to make it. They were even called foolish. At first I thought it was too much as a label. Looking deeper, I realized that this actually holds true to all the aspects of our lives. We become foolish/ we are foolish when we are not preparing for His coming, when we forget about God.
“Lord of wisdom and knowledge, praise to your name for ever. Lord teach me to be more loving and patient. May I be humble enough to follow all your commands, faithful in your promises and enduring to other demands that life may bring. May I choose to understand everyone and every opportunity in front of me. So that when You find me, You will know me.”
Candy
Philippians 1:29