Thursday December 18, 2025III Week if Advent 🕯️📖 **Scripture Readings:**• Zechariah 5:1–14• Revelation 4:9–5:5• Matthew 25:1–13Today’s Advent reading calls us to live awake, repentant, and ready as we wait for the coming King.In *Zechariah 5:1–14, God confronts hidden sin and reminds us that nothing escapes His holiness. Advent is not only about anticipation—it’s an invitation to examine our hearts and remove what does not belong.In *Revelation 4:9–5:5 heaven erupts in worship as all creation bows before the One seated on the throne—and hope rises as the Lion of Judah is revealed, worthy to open what no one else can.And in *Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus warns us through the parable of the ten virgins: preparation cannot be borrowed. Faith must be personal, lived, and ready for His return.This episode invites us to ask: *Am I merely waiting—or am I ready?* Advent shapes a people who keep their lamps burning, their hearts clean, and their eyes fixed on the coming King.—This is the unfiltered and unscripted daily podcast of Dr. Terry Rolen. Whether you're a devout Christian seeking spiritual growth or someone curious about the teachings of the Bible, this whimsical podcast offers a dynamic, relatable platform for deepening your faith and understanding.