Word to the Wise

There are times in each of our lives when we are presented with opportunities to manifest things that take faith. I am sure each of you have had opportunities presented at some time in your life that you were not ready or properly prepared for.  

Matthew 25:1-10 BLB
“Then the kingdom of the heavens will be likened to ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were foolish, and five wise. For the foolish, having taken their lamps, took no oil with them; but the wise took oil in vessels with their lamps. And the bridegroom tarrying, they all became drowsy and were sleeping. And at the middle of the night, there was a cry: ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Go forth to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ And the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest it might not suffice for us and you. Go rather to those selling, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the wedding feast. And the door was shut.”

The moments of regret that we experience when an opportunity passes us by that should be used as an impetus for future opportunities. We have to learn from past mistakes and make sure we are prepared for future opportunities. I still remember what a young man once said to me when an opportunity was presented for me to have an interview. I was not properly dressed and I did not have any makeup on. The young man told me that I always have to be ready when opportunities present themselves.
When God calls us to do something, we must be prepared for the opportunities as they come.