Matthew 25:12
"But he answered and said, Verily"
"I say unto you, I know you not"
While the full revelation of the Church and Christ as the Bridegroom was not made until later, the disciples did know that Christ's relationship to His own was that of a bridegroom. ( Mt. 9 : 15 and John 3 : 29). In verse 1 we have "SEPARATION" ( they were virgins ); "ILLUMINATION" or testimony ( they had lamps ). EXPECTATION ( they went fourth to meet the bridegroom). Now this is a picture of what the Church ought to be doing today? But just like "The Church" (Christendom today), there was some in the group that were not prepared. Of course all believers are in the true Church and are ready for heaven; but in "The Church" as the world sees it or Christendom there are many who appear to be Christians outwardly, but have never been born again in their hearts. As in Mt. 13, there are tares in the wheat.
Let's face it; while waiting on the return of Christ, "The Church" has gone to sleep. It is in the last century that true Christians have awakened to the great truth of Christ's second coming. "Behold. the Bridegroom cometh! " It is not necessary to make every detail of a parable mean something. But I like to think this way. The five wise virgin's lamps are like hearts truly given to Christ and the oil in the lamps is the Holy spirit that dwells in every true Christian. We must all stay awake and be ready! When He returns, we will be surpised to find some whom we thought were true Chriatians not ready at all; and some whom we did not know about, ready to meet the Lord.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
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