Am I ready to meet the Lord? In today’s devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the Lamps With Oil / Lamps Without Oil series from Matthew 25:1–13 (KJV) and brings the question home in a personal, urgent way.

Jesus tells a parable of ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom. All ten had lamps. All ten appeared to be waiting. But when the bridegroom came, only the wise went in—because they had what was necessary: oil. Pastor explains that the oil represents the Holy Spirit, and warns that a lamp without oil may look beautiful, but it gives no light—it’s only decoration.

This devotion also connects to Romans 8:9 and 8:14 (KJV), reminding us that belonging to Christ is not merely something we profess—true believers possess Christ, and the Spirit of God dwells in them. The message is clear: don’t rest in church attendance or familiarity with religion. Make sure you are truly ready.

If you’ve been praying, “Lord, help me be ready,” this episode will steady your heart and point you back to the truth of the gospel.

📖 Scripture References (KJV):

• Matthew 25:1–13

• Romans 8:9

• Romans 8:14

✅ Takeaway Questions:

• Am I a professor or a possessor of Christ?

• Do I have the Holy Spirit, or only a form of religion?

• If Jesus came today… would I be ready?

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