Bridge to “The Oil of Readiness”:

The oil of the Spirit keeps us burning while we wait for the return of the King. The water speaks of initial filling — salvation. Oil speaks of continual fueling — sanctification.

You may have been washed once, but if your lamp runs dry, you’ll miss the moment. Our story this morning is about remaining filled with oil; the ongoing presence of the Spirit keeps the light of salvation alive.

The Oil of readiness is often, out of necessity, the oil of waiting. Jesus tells the story about ten virgins, ten bridesmaids waiting for the arrival of the Bridegroom.

• Five were wise. Five were foolish.

• They all had lamps. They all had light.

• But not all had oil — when it mattered the most.

The parable is simple yet piercing: Some started well — but not all stayed ready. The difference wasn’t talent, status, or opportunity. The difference was oil.

Scripture Reference:

Matthew 25:1-13

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