Got Oil in Your Lamp?
Jesus is coming, are we ready?
In the Parable of the Virgins in the Gospel of St. Matthew, we have a scene of the Virgins that are waiting for the Groom to get them and bring them to the Wedding Feast. This was done in the night; hence everyone needed a source of light to walk. The Wise Virgins were ready, but the Foolish Ones were not. It was too late for the Foolish Ones.
Jesus concludes this Parable with:
“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”
Matthew 25:13
As we come close to the end of the Church’s Liturgical Year, we are reminded of the end times. But our reality is that any time has the potential of being the end time for us. Every night before we go to bed may be the end time. Are we ready for Jesus?
Got oil?
In other words, are we prepared to meet Jesus if he knocks on our door? There is a simple solution, but many of us find it hard to do.
St. Peter tell us in his Epistle:
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
Want Oil? Love everyone! Make peace and do not hold on to grudges. Remember, in Heaven even our enemies will be our friends!
Live Heaven Now!
Pax. Hermit of Peace.
Hermitage of Peace 