JESUS IS COMING

Jesus told a story about ten young women waiting for a bridegroom to arrive for a big wedding celebration. Five of them were wise — they brought extra oil for their lamps, just in case the wait was long. Five were foolish — they only brought what they needed for a short wait.

The bridegroom was a long time coming. All ten fell asleep. Then, in the middle of the night: “He’s coming! Get up! He’s here!” The ten young women all jumped up and trimmed their lamps. But the five who hadn’t brought extra oil found their lamps going out. “Give us some of yours!” they said. But there wasn’t enough to share.

While they went to buy more oil, the bridegroom arrived — and the door was shut. The wise five went in to the feast. The other five missed it.

Jesus was telling this story about Himself. He is coming back — one day — to gather all His people to the greatest celebration ever. We don’t know when. But we are called to be ready.

Being ready doesn’t mean sitting still doing nothing. It means living every day for Jesus — following Him, loving people, shining your light. Keep your lamp full. Keep following. He is coming!

New York City, USA

New York City is one of the most famous cities in the world — and one of the most important. It’s home to people from every nation, and has one of the largest Jewish populations outside Israel. As we pray on Day 10 — which falls on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement — we join believers worldwide in a 24-hour prayer for Israel and the Jewish people. Find out more at 110cities.com.

Pray: Lord, awaken hope in New York City and stir all nations to long for Your return.

• Pray that the Jewish people — especially in New York — would acknowledge Jesus as Messiah, crying out ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ (Matthew 23:39)
• Pray that all Israel would look upon Yeshua whom they have pierced, and that God’s promise of redemption would be fulfilled in our generation. (Zechariah 12:10)

Be a 2BC Champion today — Hearing, Knowing, and Sharing!

Hearing — Ask God to help your heart stay ready and watchful for Jesus.

Knowing — I am part of God’s family, and Jesus is coming back for me.

Sharing —  Tell someone today that Jesus is coming back, and He loves them.