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A Modern Retelling of "The Parable of the Ten Virgins"
It was the wedding of the year — an outstanding high-end hotel, a sprawling vineyard reception, fairy lights strung from every tree, a DJ spinning remixes, and of course, a strict "no phones during the ceremony" rule, because, you just know, someone will forget to put their phone on silence and that annoying, but perfectly time call will ring the phone right in the middle of the "I do's".
The bridesmaids had been buzzing all day, snapping selfies, posting behind-the-scenes reels, and tagging the location before the bride even walked down the aisle. This was going to be a "party of a party" wedding.
The evening, just before the wedding, the soon-to-be newlyweds had planned an amazing reveal. However, a problem arose: the bridegroom was delayed. He told them to eat the planned dinner without him and to relax until he can get there.
After dinner, about half of the bridesmaids went to their room and took a nap. While they napped, their phones were plugged into the battery packs to charge.
The other half just partied on. And, you know, the partiers did not worry about things like battery packs or chargers. As the evening went on, their phones were less than 5% and dropping.
Nearing midnight, everyone got a text message, "He's here! Meet in the Gala room now."
The napping bridesmaids awoke to the beep and prepared to go. Their phones were over 95% charged. They fancied themselves up a bit and headed to the Gala room.
The others? Along with their partying, they had been livestreaming TikToks all day, FaceTiming ex-boyfriends, and doing selfies with any handsome man they could stumble upon. Their phones were nearly dead when the text message came.
They scurry around looking for the others. They spotted them entering the lobby and asked, "Hey, can we borrow a charger?"
The well-rested bridesmaids replied, "None of us brought chargers, and our battery packs are nearly empty, not enough to do the smallest charge. Ask around for a charger and charge them up."
Off they went, looking for anybody who could assist them in charging their phone. They ran through the parking lot, the lobby, and one even went looking into the bathrooms in desperation.
Everybody else made it to the Gala room, and the doors closed. The couple announced they have already purchased their home, and they will close right after the wedding. The music started to play, the big screen showed the image of the new home, everyone was happy for them, but the surprises were not done yet.
The groom announced, "Hey, all, it is time to go to the vineyard; more surprises await.
They journeyed to the vineyard, and the gates to enter were closed. Another happy moment, surprise, the "no phone rule" was rescinded, and they were told to take lots of pictures.
To everyone's surprise, the couple arrived at the vineyard on horseback, the bride beautifully decked out in her wedding gown, the groom's tuxedo was immaculate, and everyone erupted in cheers. Phones clicked. Videos rolled. Instagram lit up with #VineyardVows and #MidnightMagic. Albeit very late, the wedding went off without any problems. Well, almost, the proverbial ringtone shared itself right at the "I do".
The partying bridesmaids finally got their phones charged and came running back, only to find the Gala room empty. One of them noticed the people in the vineyard. They went to the vineyard, but the gates were closed and they were told that no one could enter now.
They found themselves sitting on a park bench in the open garden area, watching the firework display lighting up the night. One of them even posted on Instagram, "Ugh, locked out. #DeadBattery #NoEntry".
There is an old saying, "Always be prepared."
Believe it or not, even heaven doesn't hand out chargers.
Based on Matthew 25:1-13
Synopsis:
In the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids, some bring extra oil for their lamps while others don't. When the groom arrives, only the prepared are ready. This retelling swaps lamps for phone batteries, reminding us: you can't mooch preparedness from someone else — when the moment comes, either you're ready or you're not.
Tap to read the actual bible passage:
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
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