100 Days Of Daily Devotionals

Day 6

Parable of the Ten Virgins

Matthew 25:1-13

"At that time, the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five of them were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps, but did not take any oil with them. The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
At midnight the cry rang out: 'Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'
Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.'
" 'No', they replied. 'There may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves."
But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready, went in to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.
"Later, the others also came. 'Lord, Lord', they said, 'Open the door for us!'
" But he replied, "Truly I tell you, I don't know you.'
" Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour."

Jesus Christ could return any day and we need to. Make sure we're ready for His return. The day and time is today, right now. Tomorrow could be too late, so prepare yourselves for the Lord's return!