'Are Your Lamps Ready?' Tagged Posts
Hearing His Voice – Are Your Lamps Ready? | Day 5
Day 5: Hearing His Voice My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: John 10:27 (KJV) Reflection: Listening is an active part of faith; it’s not merely hearing but obeying. We are Christ’s sheep, and He is our Shepherd. Our ability to hear His voice comes from an intimate relationship built on trust, love, and active engagement with His Word. Illustration: Think about how a pet dog recognizes the voice of its owner. Even if…
Lights Burning, Loins Girded – Are Your Lamps Ready? | Day 4
Day 4: Lights Burning, Loins Girded Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; Luke 12:35 (KJV) Reflection: Being prepared is a continuous process, a lifelong commitment. Having our “loins girded” means being always active in our faith, while keeping our “lights burning” suggests a life that radiates Christ’s love and wisdom. Illustration: Consider a professional athlete always in training, not just for the big games but even during the off-season. In the same way, we must continually…
The Consequences of Unpreparedness – Are Your Lamps Ready? | Day 3
Day 3: The Consequences of Unpreparedness And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Mathew 25:10-12 (KJV) Reflection: Being unprepared has eternal consequences. The foolish virgins found that out too late. We cannot afford to be…
Knowing The Bridegroom – Are Your Lamps Ready? | Day 2
Day 2: Knowing The Bridegroom While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Mathew 25:5-6 (KJV) Reflection: The bridesmaids slept, but their state of readiness determined their ultimate fate. Recognizing and knowing the Bridegroom when He comes is critical. In our walk with God, a surface-level faith won’t suffice; we need a deep, relational understanding of who Christ is to us.…
The Importance of Oil – Are Your Lamps Ready? | Day 1
Day 1: The Importance of Oil They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. Mathew 25:3-4 (KJV) Reflection: Oil is the sustenance for the lamp, much like how our faith and the Holy Spirit sustain us. Without the oil, the lamp serves no purpose. Similarly, without faith and the Spirit, our lives become barren, lacking the light that guides us and others to Christ.…
