Prepare

*PREPARE - see

Oil in the lamp of the 10 virgins parable represent preparedness. We cannot share our preparation, but can impart to others a motive for them to prepare themselves. (p97) Let us prepare ourselves by re-learning how important we are, how beautiful we are, and how desired we are. (p99)(Further)

Themes in the bible "like a thief in the night" are also applicable for today. For example, we need to be prepared financially (by having savings and insurance), keeping ourselves in shape (exercising), keeping ourselves in peak condition (not gluttony or lack of sleep), and keeping our wits (not getting drunk). (Randy, 4/97)

When we come to the end of the Old Covenant, everything is ready to welcome the new., But, inversely, in order that its "good news" be received, there must be hearts that are prepared, souls that are souls of desire of the Holy Spirit. (ReadingOT2, p15)