When Jesus comes, there will be no delay. In this devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the Lamps With Oil / Lamps Without Oil series from Matthew 25:1–13 (KJV) and explains a sobering truth: when the Bridegroom arrives, those who are ready will enter immediately.

Jesus’ parable shows that all ten virgins had lamps and were waiting, but only those with oil were prepared when the moment came. Pastor reminds us that the oil represents the Holy Spirit—to have oil is to have Christ, and to lack oil is to lack Him.

This message connects Matthew 25 with the clear teaching of Scripture concerning Christ’s return. Paul declares that believers will be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye (1 Corinthians 15:51–52) and that the Lord Himself will descend, the dead in Christ will rise first, and living believers will be caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).

Pastor also points ahead to the joy awaiting the redeemed—the marriage supper of the Lamb—where Christ receives His bride, the church. Those who are ready will go in with Him. When the door is shut, it will be final.

The question is not how long we’ve been around church, but whether we are truly ready. If you are ready, help someone else get ready. If you are not ready, today is the time.

📖 Scripture References (KJV):

• Matthew 25:1–13

• 1 Corinthians 15:51–52

• 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

• Hebrews 13:5

• Psalm 16:11

• Revelation 19:7–9

✅ Heart-Check Questions:

• Am I a possessor of Christ, or only a professor?

• Do I have the Holy Spirit, pictured by the oil?

• If Jesus came today… would I experience instant entry?

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