Good Day to all,
Are you a Prepper? In the reading in Matthew 24:36-25:13 Jesus tells a story that reminds us of the value of plenty and being prepared, especially spiritually. It is about the ten ladies who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were smart and took extra oil and five were silly and just went with what was in the lamp. As they were waiting for the groom, the foolish ones ran out of oil and had to go buy more. They missed the bridegroom's arrival and even the wedding feast.
This story reminds me that so often we try to make do with the bare minimum of Sunday morning faith and life in Christ. But God's delight is to give us an abundance of faithfulness, joy and all the fruits of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23) Jesus came to give us abundant life. (John 10:10) Through the fullness of God's Spirit we can be prepared for life's unexpectedness. We can have plenty of God's grace - even share with others.
Lord, help us to be open to all You have to give us. We thank you for Your abundant grace no matter what our circumstances. You make us ready. Come, Lord Jesus.
Love,
Ouida
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