Today we hear Jesus’ parable about five wise bridesmaids and five foolish bridesmaids who are part of a wedding. The foolish ones are not prepared. They do not have oil for their lamps. When they finally obtain the necessary oil the door is locked and they hear the haunting voice of Christ from inside, “I do not know you.”
Sometimes we summarize our journey of faith as knowing, loving, and serving the Lord. But there is another side of the coin. We must also allow ourselves to be known and loved and served by God. This is what the five wise bridesmaids did. This is what we must do.
How do you let God know and love and serve you?