There is a wonderful story that illustrates the need for us to always be ready for the return of Jesus. In Matthew Chapter 25 the story unfolds about our walk with the Lord and the necessity to always be ready for his return.

Here is how it reads from the Living Bible.

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Matthew Chapter 25  Vs 1-13

The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of the ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. But only five of them were wise enough to fill their lamps with oil, while the other five were foolish and forgot.

So when the bridegroom was delayed, then lay down to rest until midnight, when they were roused by the shout. "The bridegroom is coming! Come out and welcome him!"

All the girls jumped up and trimmed their lamps. Then the five who hadn't any oil begged the others to share with them, for their lamps were going out.

But the others replied, "We haven't enough, Go instead to the shops and buy some for yourselves.

But while they were gone, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.

Later, when the other five returned, they stood outside, calling, "Sir, open the door for us!"

But he called back, "GO Away! It is too late!"

SO Stay awake and be prepared, for you do not know the date or moment of my return.

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Satan is always looking to distract those that are doing God's will and attempt to take away that which God has given us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Our Lord. 

There is an eternal life and destiny that awaits those who are faithful and walk in the Lord's ways. We are the bridesmaids of Jesus and his return will happen. There are signs of the coming of Christ and it is up to us to point them out and to always be ready. Although we do not know the day or hour, it is coming.

I believe it is coming and will be here in our life time. I truly feel that it will be in the next few years. But NO ONE knows the exact date.

So Are you ready for the Return of Jesus?