The Gospel of Jesus - The Rapture - Preparing for the Return of Jesus

We take a look at the parable from the Olivet Discourse of the ten virgins. Jesus uses parables to illustrate how we should live and act as Christians. How to prepare for His return, how to live a godly life through faith and obedience and how important it is to hear the words "well done good and faithful servant..." The questions become, are you someone who likes to have things in order? Are you someone who makes sure you are prepared for just about every circumstance that comes your way? Another way to put it, do you plan ahead and make sure there is a clear path for your life? Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Or are you someone who constantly tells yourself I have time, I will address life issues as they arise, constantly procrastinating, never planning for the future or never looking for the unintended consequences of your actions?

Every time we read scripture God will speak into us in context of our circumstance. This is why the word of God is alive and lives within us.

In the case of the ten virgins there were some who were fully prepared to do what was asked of them at the time the bridegroom appears. Their task was understood completely by all, but only half of them executed flawlessly while the other half were ill prepared, ignoring what duties they have taken on with respect to the wedding ceremony.

As Christians we should always be prepared for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Why, because the word of God tells us Jesus is coming. The word of God tells us that Jesus is going to come like a thief in the night.

Through our faith and obedience we are preparing every day for that glorious moment where Jesus will come and take the church of true believers home. We prepare by reading our word daily, believing Jesus died on the cross, was buried and resurrected to the right hand of His Father in heaven. We live our life in a godly manner representing the Triune God, reverencing Him with our whole hearts, mind, strength and soul. This whilst treating people with the love of God that is in us, sharing the gospel of Jesus with everyone.

My prayer is that we would all unite as one body, one voice and one mind in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. That we would all prepare for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ by sharing His word in our circles of influence and to all nations . Amen! Amen!