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In connection with the return from the wedding are the words of the Lord Jesus in regards to the ten virgins. Mt. 25:1-12 We note that there were all of one classification, they were virgins. They all had lights and oil (the anointing) but five were wise and took an abundant supply, the foolish did not even have sufficient for the night. They were all filled with expectation, anticipating the coming of the bridegroom. At the midnight hour the cry was made that the appearing of the bridegroom was nigh. They all heard the proclamation. They arose together, they trimmed their lamps and then the difference became apparent. It was only midnight and they needed their lamps to burn for the rest of the night. They were not caught up in a rapture, for when the foolish returned and would have entered into the wedding, they were rejected. The foolish, returning to the place of the wedding illustrates the fact that the wedding is separate from the rapture and will take place on earth, prior to the tribulation period. They heard the voice of the bridegroom saying, “I know you not.” Consider that the foolish were fifty percent or one half of those who knew that there was a wedding about to take place. They neglected the one necessity which would have enabled them to participate in the wedding. Not all who say Lord, Lord will take part in the plans of the Lord for the church in the end of the age.
The Apostle Paul wrote concerning marriage giving excellent and practical counsel. His advice was not from practical experience, for he was not married. His words were inspired by the Spirit of the Lord, for while he was writing concerning a relationship between a man and his wife there was also a much deeper meaning. He expressed that stating that he was writing of a great mystery. Eph. 5:32 The marriage which the aforementioned parables foreshadow. A literal marriage between Christ and His church. The very fact that many do not understand nor are they able to conceive that there will be a very real, factual marital union between Christ and a perfected church
in the end of the age, indicates that it is still a mystery. Probably the most revealed, open secret to be found in the Word of the Lord. A casual, humdrum, lackadaisical Christian life will not prepare anyone for the most blessed coming event of the ages, the marriage of the Lamb. Christ is the head, the leader, the guide of the church. All spiritual activity originates with Him. We have the mind of Christ. 1 Cor. 2:16 Our thoughts, our actions originate from Him when we are indeed joined to Him. Those who are joined with Him live in full association with Him. All through one spirit. 1 Cor. 6:17.