Our Lord’s parable “The Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids” is a forewarning and forearming of His followers for a future event of tremendous significance. It has to do with our Lord’s final coming to our world. This final coming, whenever it happens, may take people by surprise.

This was true about Jesus’ first coming. Though our Lord’s final coming must ultimately be accepted, it is not really expected by many in our world.

The final coming of Jesus will find many not ready for His coming. All ten of the bridesmaids had burning lamps; five of those lamps burned out. Could this happen to us?

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” said Jesus. We are called and empowered by God’s Spirit to be loving, serving, devoted Christians in our world today. By being such, we are thereby hastening the day of Jesus final coming and are prepared for that final coming - whenever it may be.

May we be more enthusiastic and intense and conspicuous in our witness to Jesus and His kingdom as that great Day approaches.