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WISE AND FOOLISH
"Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh" (Matthew 25:13).
Raul Ortiz speaks
If we had seen the ladies of honor, would have said that they were equal.
Probably, his clothes were identical and had the same kind of lamp.
On the outside it seemed, but their hearts were different.
The wise bridesmaids represent sincere Christians who are ready and awaiting the coming of Christ.
For its part, the foolish bridesmaids
symbolize those who, knowing that it is and wanting to come,
have not yet prepared to receive the heart.
They are like people who want to take a vacation.
They know where to go, what to read about things to do when they reach their destination,
tell everyone to go, but when the day of departure
realize that they have not actually bought the ticket and luggage.
What distinguishes the foolish bridesmaids?
First, are foolish because they do not prepare their containers (hearts)
Spare oil (Holy Spirit).
The lamps have only enough oil to light the way to the rendezvous point,
to pretend they want to meet the bridegroom.
But do not bring more oil and therefore do not achieve their objective.
Second, are foolish
because they have no specific belief or sense of urgency whatsoever.
They look like bridesmaids waiting with a lamp in the hands
but in reality, his heart is elsewhere.
They do what they are told, but lack of spiritual life.
Third, do not think about the future and make plans.
This leads them to be careless and presumptuous.
They believe that security is in the crowd.
They are convinced that, if other bridesmaids are also lamps,
may participate as they go, with just a lamp.
They do not foresee every eventuality.
His life is but a show for their own benefit. Many Christians make the same mistake.
Many Christians make the same mistake.
Jesus said that our light must shine.
But this will not happen for a long time
unless we ask the Holy Spirit to fill the container with oil from the heart.
Besides knowing the destination, it must, by faith, do the necessary preparations
Now it's time to collect all the oil of the Holy Spirit we can,
because the bridegroom is about to arrive.
GOD BLESS YOU TODAY