Go Ye Forth To Meet Him

Matthew 25:1 

"Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which 

took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom." 

    The circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the Jews, and explain the great day of Christ's coming.  As Christians we profess to call upon Christ, to honor Him, also to be waiting for His coming. Sincere Christians are the wise virgins, and hypocrites the foolish ones. Those truly wise or foolish, are so in the affairs of their souls. Many have a lamp of profession in their hands, but have not, in their hearts, sound knowledge and a settled resolution, which are needed to carry them through the trials that they may face. Our light must shine before men in good works; but this is not likely to last long, unless there is a fixed, active principle in the heart, of faith in Christ, and love to God and our brethren. 

    My Friends, The delay represents the space between the conversion of the true believers and the coming of Christ, to take them away by death, or to judge the world. But though Christ tarry past our time, He will not tarry past the due time. The wise virgins kept their lamps burning, but they did not keep themselves awake. Too many real Christians become negligent, and one degree of carelessness makes way for them to allow themselves to slumber. A startling summons will be given. Go ye forth to meet Him, is a call to those prepared. The notice of Christ's approach, and the call to meet Him, will awaken! Even those best prepared for death have work to do to get actually ready, "Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. (2 Peter 3:14)".

Amen! 

Reading: Matthew 25:1-13

Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry