Today's parable from the Gospel of Matthew about the maidens is probably
familiar to us, especially with its teaching that we should be prepared at all
times since we do not know when Jesus will come again. Perhaps we can identify with the foolish, unprepared maidens at one time
or another in our lives when we have not been as prepared as we should have
been. We
can remember those times when we procrastinate in life, putting something off
to the last minute. We
need to learn from those times we are not ready when we should be.
Those of us who put ourselves under the
rule of God's kingdom as Christ's followers should always be ready and prepared
to play our role in the on-going story of God's relationship to us. Yes,
we are called to learn from the experiences we have in life. The
main fault of these foolish maidens was not that they fell asleep or that they
failed to have the oil ready in their lamps, but rather that they were not
ready to welcome the bridegroom with joy when he arrived. We,
too, are to joyfully welcome the coming of God's kingdom to all, to welcome
Christ's arrival with joy when he comes again.
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