Better Safe

Matthew 25:10-12 – “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.”
     An old adage states that it is "better to be safe than sorry". In essence it is wiser to take precautions first than suffer unduly circumstances if anything goes awry. We place saucers under house plants so if the water drains through it will not ruin our furniture; we throw a jacket or umbrella in our car when we sense the weather might change; and we stop at the ATM just in case the establishment does not take credit or debit cards. We try to be proactive and think of what could happen so we be can be prepared. What counter measures we do depends not only on our resources but on how severe the aftermath could be if it ran its course. Putting an extra amount in the parking meter might hinge on whether an infraction would result in ticketing, booting or towing.
     Our scripture today relates how Jesus explained the concept of the Kingdom using of the bridegroom and five were foolish and did not. It is a wake-up call that we must be ready at all time. Regardless of what the potential outcome; it is always best to be prepared. We do not want to miss out on the blessings of the Lord because we were not on point. I am one who truly believes that what God has for me - is for me; so I don't fear 'not' getting what God has promised.... but I am fully persuaded that blessings can be detained, blocked and delayed. I encourage you to rethink some areas where you are waiting for a breakthrough; could it be that the proper prep needs to be done? We need to make sure we are not stifling what is for us.
     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Be blessed! Rev. Dr. JoAnn