Strategic Delay of the Night
Written by bethanyrebecca
Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 05:25 PM.
In Matthew 25, five virgins are wise and 5 virgins are foolish. The differentiating factor between the two is the amount of oil for their lamps. Oil is fuel for light, typically we dont see the fuel, but we see the light. Oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit and intimacy with Jesus.
Both groups were prepared and waiting for the Bridegroom. However, the Bridegroom was delayed, it became dark, the hour was late. The tendency is to fall asleep while waiting on God. The pressure of trials may even make it seem darker. If we become distracted by the world, it will become even darker still.
Suddenly, the Bridegroom arrives. The five wise virgins are prepared and would not share their oil with the other five. Selfish?? No, because you cannot export relational intimacy. YOU CANT GET A HISTORY IN GOD OVERNIGHT. So be prepared. Love oil just for the sake of oil. Love Jesus because He is the most awesome Person in the universe and who just happens to be madly in love with you.
