Welcome to February Heartstrings family

Do you feel your heart anticipating something is about to happen? It seems all I desire is to be reading my Bible everyday, preparing to walk this journey with my hand in the hand of the Shepherd. Most everything else that used to consume my thoughts are not where my focus is. Yes, I am tending to the life I've been given, yet with cheerfulness to be a servant of the Most High. It could be today, you know? Oh, that would be wonderful!

You may have heard the parable Jesus told to His followers out of Matthew 25. You might even be able to speak it to others. This is where I am going to share with you today. I pause to consider the meanings, and pray for wisdom and understanding for each of us.

If you have ears to hear, listen. "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.~ Five of them were foolish (thoughtless, without forethought) and five were wise (sensible, intelligent, and prudent). ~

For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take any [extra] oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil along with them [also] with their lamps. ~

While the bridegroom lingered and was slow in coming, they all began nodding their heads, and they fell asleep. ~ But at midnight there was a shout, Behold, the Bridegroom! Go out to meet him!~

Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order. ~ And the foolish said to the wise, Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.~ But the wise replied, There will not be enough for us and for you: go instead to the dealers and buy for yourselves.~

But while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were prepared went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut.~

Later the other virgins also came and said, Lord, Lord, open [the door] to us! ~ But he replied, I solemnly declare to you, I do not know you [I am not acquainted with you]. ~

Watch therefore [give strict attention and be cautious and active]. for you know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will come."

These are the words of Jesus Christ. Simply spoken but, oh so weighty! I read them over and each time I see more to this parable and am able to apply it to my life. Nothing Jesus said should be overlooked. Considering the source don't you think it is to be regarded as vital?

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, I thank you for sending Jesus to us. He has redeemed us back to You and we are sealed with Your Spirit. A sure guarantee for eternity with You. As we take a look at what is written open our eyes to see and our ears to hear. Take the things that divide our hearts and replace that with a deep desire for more of You. Make us hungry for Your truth, not that supposed truth of the world. Help us to weigh everything by Your Word. Teach us how to pray. There are many lost who sit in church pews. Sleep has overtaken and the fire is now embers. While there is time Lord, wake us up to be prepared to hear Your call to come away with You. I pray this in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Your only Son, amen.

Abundance is...to be ready to go