Democracy this week was on full display with the US election. The power to choose and make a difference. Indeed, the power for individual choice defines our life journey. We are not compelled to choose God but we can make a conscious choice to serve God. We do not know when Jesus will come but be ready to meet God and continue to choose again and again to serve God. The parable of the ten virgins suggests we must be ready to meet Jesus as we do not know the hour of his return. Believe in Jesus and live your life following his teachings. Salvation for all those that believe, all to the glory of God.

Amen.

Based on the readings for the week. Matthew 25:1-13