There are so many photos that we take with our
cameras. There are many views that we have already seen. There are dozens of
movies that we have watched. These are natural and ordinary things. Yet, we
also have our spiritual sense besides the sense of sight. And deep in our
souls, we can behold the Son of God.
Like Paul who saw Jesus Christ in the form of
divine light during his journey to Damascus (Acts 9:1-22). As a result, he
changed his behavior and became a true follower of him.
Also, other writers and saints described a
spiritual vision of Jesus Christ. You can read about it in their writings.
Also, evangelists wrote about God using the same expressions (J 8:12). Even the
Son of God says about himself that he is the light of the world.
Like the ten virgins of the gospel, we are
capable of seeing the Bridegroom. But it depends on how we accept the light.
Are we prepared and eager to meet with this divine light? Because it takes
courage to spend much time waiting for the Lord to come. It needs good preparation
and patience. It also requires being brave and facing the darkness.
In the image of lamps, we can recognize the holy
sacraments which help us welcome the bridegroom. But do we miss him and need
him in our life?
We are going to ask him to open the door which
is locked (v. 10). Most of us are sleepy and busy with other obligations but
not spiritual matters. We need to meet the merchants who can sell us some
knowledge and wisdom. Thus, we can understand better when the Lord is present.
But it is wiser to spend time on prayer and meditation of the Scriptures. It is
better to come out and stop our business for a while. Because the divine light
appears and disappears. So we must be always ready to attend the wedding feast
when it takes place. Perhaps tomorrow will be too late. Let's prepare ourselves
for the coming of the kingdom of light.
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