31st August 2015

But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. (Matthew 25:9) (KJV)

A well heard, read, studied parable about the 10 virgins. This reply is given by them who were asked to share their oil with the ones who didn’t have. Listen to the tone, it does bring back another verse to mind that Jesus said, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as dove”

Their answer is very abrupt and not the least compromising, for they said "Go ye rather to them that sell.” quite a remarkable statement. We know oil is often compared to having the unction of the Holy Spirit. This gist of the parable marks one thing clearly; the virgins had to be prepared for the bridegroom’s coming and they wouldn’t be complete without the oil. The bridegroom that we all are waiting for is Christ. If we are not prepared enough to meet him we may be left out!! He may shut the door on us. We who claim to be followers, if we are careless, if we walk in the ways of the world, there is a chance of draining or loosing the unction of Holy Spirit! Although we may go in the last hour seeking him and his ministers, there is a chance that we may be late!! The advise the 5 gives was to go to the stewards or the ministers of Christ, if only this was done at an earlier stage perhaps they could have had a chance to be with the groom. It is through understanding God’s word, that we feel a need for constant sanctification more than just the free gift of Salvation. Today, let us evaluate ourselves to see where we stand, if we have been saved..are we in the process of sanctification??…are we still lured by the world and its pleasures? Are we trying to combat the pressure and stress the world gives us? 

Although the words buying and selling is used it is just an analogy not in  literal sense since we cannot purchase any gift of God with money God only requires consecration of hearts! There is only one thing we need to do; be prepared for Christ!!