Revelation 1:3
I am convinced that the difference between those who discern truth from error and those who don’t is simple Bible reading. The Word of God is very sharp and cutting and circumcises away the frivolity, foolishness, falsehood, and false teachers (Ezekiel 44:23; Hebrews 4:12). The importance of getting into God’s Word daily cannot possibly be over emphasized. There are millions upon millions of souls who had in their earthly lives been saved at some point and then fell away (Luke 8:13; 1 Timothy 4:1-3). Why did they fall away? – Because they didn’t seek the LORD in fellowship (prayer and the Word and Christ-centered fellowship with other believers). We must all choose and we do choose – daily.
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 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. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” Matthew 25:1-13
Think about your day, today, yesterday…. What did you choose to make time for? Was God first? Did you awake to diligently seek His holy face? Did you get into His Word and get His Word inside of you? Did you seek His face in prayer communion and praise?
“And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.” Mark 4:17-19
Are you ready for Christ’s soon return? Or, are you playing?
Todd Tomasella
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