“And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’” Matthew 25:6 NKJV
The ten virgins all had equal opportunities. They were qualified to meet the bridegroom but five lost the opportunity of meeting Him. You will not lose your opportunity to meet the saviour IJN.
The five virgins lost the opportunity of a lifetime. It was an opportunity of a life transforming encounter with God. May you not lose your opportunity of a unique encounter with God IJN
Why did the virgins miss the opportunity? They did not prepare for the opportunity. They did not prepare for possibilities in the future. That means they were not deep thinkers and they were not forward looking.
Success comes to those who think broadly, deeply and widely. It comes to those who look at various opportunities on an issue and consider the “if” and “if not” scenarios.
Another reason why they miss the opportunity is because they lack the overflowing measure of the Holy Spirit. The extra oil for the lamp represents having an overflow of the measure of the Holy Spirit.
Furthermore, they missed the unique opportunity because they were not watchful.
Father, I receive the insight to be proactive and be wise about the affairs of my life and those of the kingdom IJN.
Shalom!