Foolish Virgins

Recently the Lord spoke the words "Foolish Virgin" to me. I was stunned and immediately began to seek the Lord about my condition. Matthew 25 tells us that the five foolish virgins were the ones who didn't take enough oil for their lamps as they were awaiting the return of their Bridegroom. The "lamp" represents the Word of God (Psa.119:105: "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path."), and the Oil represents the Holy Spirit.

I knew that, like many people, I was spending daily time with the Lord in the study of His word. However, something was obviously lacking. I will admit to an occasional sense of being "disconnected" with the Lord, even when He was realeasing wonderful revelation from scripture. Every once in a while, though, there would be a special time when the presence of the Lord would be so tangible that my heart would be stirred and tears would flow!

Then I saw it! Our heavenly Bridegroom wants this type of interaction with His Bride on a regular (if not daily) basis. He wants our passion to be ignited for Him, as His is for us! Only then will the oil of the Holy Spirit flow in and through us as we are filled with His presence and anointing.

Song of Songs 5:2-8 - "I was asleep, but my heart was awake. A voice! My beloved was knocking: 'Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my perfect one! For my head is drenched with dew'......My beloved extended his hand through the opening, and my feelings were aroused for him. I arose to open to my beloved; and my hands dripped with myrrh, and my fingers with liquid myrrh....My heart went out to him as he spoke.....I am lovesick."

Nugget of Gold: The oil of the Holy Spirit is released only as we spend intimate time with the Living Word of God, allowing our hearts to be touched and stirred by our Bridegroom. This requires intentional time spent in His presence where we become united with Him body, soul, and spirit. Not only are our minds engaged, but, more importantly, our HEARTS are engaged. Jesus told the five foolish virgins, "Truly I say to you, I do not know you." He had never been intimate with them.

Oh Lord, draw us after You and let us run together as we daily go about our Father's business!