Text: Matt 25:1-7
Memory Verse: John 8:12
INTRODUCTION: Every believer is a watchman, so while others are asleep, playing or messing around with their lives, we must keep our watch for the return of the bridegroom.
OUTLINES:
1. REASONS FOR TRIMMING THE LAMP
2. WHEN TO TRIM YOUR LAMP
3. HOW TO TRIM THE LAMP
1. REASONS FOR TRIMMING THE LAMP
a) The flesh may weary out
b) To avoid being burnt out
c) To remove excesses and things that may easily trip us off track Heb 12:1, Song 2:15
d) So as to burn brighter and better.
2. WHEN TO TRIM THE LAMP
a) When you are becoming weak spiritually Rev 3:15-16
b) Struggle to do spiritual things
c) Manifestation of the works of the flesh Gal 5:19-20
d) When carnal things are taking over spiritual things e.g excessive watching of TV, too much talk
e) Decrease in the move of God in your life.
3. HOW TO TRIM THE LAMP
a) Wait on God Isa 40:29-31. You can do this by fasting and praying more and studying God’s word.
b) Pray more in the Spirit Jude 20
CONCLUSION: How well you can trim your lamp determines how bright and far you will burn. And to remain relevant before God, a continuous trimming of your lamp is important.