S ~ The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. Matthew 25:3-4
O ~ The parable of the ten virgins - a parable that I have never been able to comprehend. Such a different illustration. Five didn't bring enough, and five brought extra. Oil possibly symbolic of the Holy Spirit - but that doesn't seem quite right. Five didn't have enough of the Holy Spirit, while the others had extra? Nope. However, it is clear that five were wise enough to be prepared for a delayed groom, and were ready when he finally showed up.
A ~ I want to live in such a way that I don't simply try and fit God into my timeline, but am prepared to wait for Him. It's disappointing when He doesn't arrive (read: show up in ways I am expecting Him to), but I am prepared to wait with expectancy - knowing that when He finally shows up, the waiting is going to be forgotten.
P ~ Jesus, may my life be filled with expectancy and may I live prepared for Your return.
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