" Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil... So that the lamps may be kept burning" (Exodus 27:20).
The lamb represents the" seven spirits of God" (Revelation 4:5) that burned continually and eternally before the throne of God.
Because the flame of worship is never to cease, and unending supply of oil necessary.... Jesus warned of seven wise and seven foolish virgins whose primary difference was the presence of" oil... with their lamps" (Matthew 25:4).
In this parable, the wise virgins were those whose lives were prepared and who were watching for the heavenly bridegroom.... They were also those who were found using their talents wisely when the master returned (v. 19).
The point of all three references is readiness.
First, the redness of a life constantly filled with the Holy Spirit, a life burning brightly day and night in worship.
Second, a life that is attentive to the bridegroom's call, denying the foolish lust that" drain" your oil.
Finally, a life that is spiritually productive, developing your talents to their fullest potential.
Keep your lamps full, trim and burning: the bridegroom will come when you least expect him, and there will be no time to find oil you need!
Daily readings:
Exodus 26:1 – 27:21
Psalm 31:1 – 8
Proverbs 8:1 – 11
Matthew 25:1 – 30
The lamb represents the" seven spirits of God" (Revelation 4:5) that burned continually and eternally before the throne of God.
Because the flame of worship is never to cease, and unending supply of oil necessary.... Jesus warned of seven wise and seven foolish virgins whose primary difference was the presence of" oil... with their lamps" (Matthew 25:4).
In this parable, the wise virgins were those whose lives were prepared and who were watching for the heavenly bridegroom.... They were also those who were found using their talents wisely when the master returned (v. 19).
The point of all three references is readiness.
First, the redness of a life constantly filled with the Holy Spirit, a life burning brightly day and night in worship.
Second, a life that is attentive to the bridegroom's call, denying the foolish lust that" drain" your oil.
Finally, a life that is spiritually productive, developing your talents to their fullest potential.
Keep your lamps full, trim and burning: the bridegroom will come when you least expect him, and there will be no time to find oil you need!
Daily readings:
Exodus 26:1 – 27:21
Psalm 31:1 – 8
Proverbs 8:1 – 11
Matthew 25:1 – 30