In biblical days, the bridegroom would travel in a procession to the home of his bride-to-be. The bride's family and friends would maintain a vigil, watching for the groom's arrival, so as to meet him with appropriate fanfare and welcome. Jesus used this very custom as the basis for a parable that carries a sober warning to all.
In the parable (Matthew 25:1-13), ten virgins (think bridesmaids) were waiting with the family for the groom. When the groom was seen coming from afar at night, only five of the virgins had lamps with sufficient oil to go out and light the way for his arrival. The other five virgins had to go to buy oil, and when they returned, the door to the celebration was closed and they were shut out. Jesus' point was, "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming" (Matthew 25:13). The Son of Man is coming for His Church at the Rapture -- those not prepared will be left out of the celebration.
Preparation means two things: Placing one's faith in Christ, and then living faithfully each day in anticipation of His return -- which could be today! "Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20)
How many Christians live their lives packed up and ready to go? J. I. Packer
5 were Born of God had the Oil the HOLY GHOST. The other 5 had been called ,but never accepted Jesus as LORD from there heart [Spirit]
That why many who appear very nice in the churches will be left behind.
People are not being taught about salvation . That is a true birth we never forget that moment. It the main experience of our lives.
So many nice people follow all the rules of there church or religion and Never know the LORD personally.
It the Most important thing of our lives here on earth.
Many church are more interested in getting more people in . to gain money and workers.
When each knowing our LORD personally is Much more important.
I do not want the person who has done the worse to me to go to hell . I know no matter what ? satan the one who has tricked them to not accept salvation and the way of LOVE.
Most of us never know ?When we have awoke for our last day on earth in this flesh. God does reveal to a few.
No matter what? We know the rapture or us dying can be any time? One thing for sure , Each day we awake , we are one day closer to be with Him or in hell?
Time here is nothing? We see they almost lived 1000 years at the beginning. Now man hardly lives 100 years . A 1000 years is a day to our LORD. So we do not even live one day. Yet we think this little time is such a big deal . When in fact it so quick.
We need to do our best to live in LOVE and truth and follow Only HIM. Then no matter when He calls us ? We will be ready to go home.[New Jerusalem] Then all of heaven ,will hear Him say of us ? We are faithful
