Matthew 25:1 And while the foolish bridesmaids were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut.
There are passages found within the gospel that are sometimes difficult to fully take on board due to their stark message. We might find ourselves shocked that in this parable the door was closed, and the foolish bridesmaids told, ‘I do not know you.’ Jesus is also the just judge who supports the weak but expects us to do our best.
Readiness, being alert, a sense of expectancy and hope, these are all things that Jesus tries to communicate through some of his parables. This gospel helps us to focus on the here and now. It helps us to learn to live totally in the present, to seek and find God there. If we can do that, then all the rest will take care of itself. Whether the Groom arrives early or late, it will not matter as he has been constantly part of my everyday life.
A Prayer
Let us try to renew our commitment to God and to building and growing our relationship with God through regular prayer and reflection. Most of our days are filled with routine duties required for life to continue with any sort of sanity. But if we take the time look closely, we might discover that God is using these normal activities to prepare us for future tasks, each duty pointing to His blessing in our lives.
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