Stay Ready: Living with Expectancy and Oil in Your Lamp

This week on 2nd Helpings, Lori is joined by special guest James to unpack the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25 — a story about preparation, expectancy, and what it means to stay ready for Jesus.

Together, they talk through:

• Why five were wise and five were foolish — and what their oil represents
• What it means to be spiritually prepared through having an authentic relationship with God
• How building trust with God makes surrender possible
• Why your faith can’t be borrowed and your oil can’t be shared
• What it looks like to keep your lamp burning in everyday life

📝 Reflection Prompt:
What does it look like for you to keep oil in your lamp right now?

🙏 Challenge of the Week:
Set aside intentional time with God this week — not out of pressure, but preparation. Ask Him to show you how to live alert and expectant.

Jesus is coming — and we don’t want to be caught running on empty. Let’s be a people who stay ready.

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