In today’s devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the series “Lamps With Oil and Lamps Without Oil” from Matthew 25 and brings us to a solemn but hopeful truth: when the Bridegroom comes, those who are ready will be secured forever.

Using Scripture alone, this message explains that redemption is not based on tradition, church membership, or good living—but solely on the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Peter reminds us that we were not redeemed with silver or gold, but with the blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

Pastor draws attention to the moment in Matthew 25 when “they that were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.” That shut door speaks both of those who are shut out and those who are shut in—secure eternally with the Lord. Just as God shut Noah into the ark, God secures His redeemed people in Christ.

This devotion also clearly explains:

• What it means to be redeemed

• Why all believers are secure in Christ

• How salvation is instant when one truly believes

• The biblical steps to being ready: realization of sin, repentance, faith in Christ alone

The message closes with a loving but direct invitation: only those who are ready will go in. The question every listener must answer is simple—but eternal.

📖 Scripture References (KJV):

• Matthew 25:1–13

• 1 Peter 1:18–19

• Psalm 16:11

• Revelation 19:7–9

• Genesis 7:16

• Colossians 3:3

• Luke 23:43

• Romans 3:23

• John 14:6

• Romans 10:9–10

• 1 John 5:13

🕯️ Key Question:
Am I ready to meet the Lord?

🙏 If you are ready, help someone else get ready.
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