In Matthew 25:1-14, Jesus shares the parable of the ten virgins.
In this group, there were 5 wise virgins and 5 foolish virgins.
The 5 foolish had lamps, these lamps had some oil, but they didn’t bring along extra,
The 5 wise had lamps, these lamps had some oil AND they brought along an extra jar WITH oil in it.
Waiting for the bridegroom
So setting the stage here, these virgins are waiting for the bridegroom. There is going to be a wedding! Weddings in Jesus’ day took place at night when the first stars came out.
The Bridegroom would gather his men and they would leave his home and CALL OUT along the way to the bride’s home. This calling out woke up and alerted people to come and celebrate this marriage. A general sign the bridegroom was ready was his finishing of the home he had been preparing for the bride. We can assume that the bride received those signs and indications that the wedding was coming, so she prepared everything she would need.
All safe inside
As the bridegroom’s party cried out, people joined the throng to the bride’s home, where the celebration began. Once everyone who heeded the call was safely inside, they shut the doors and locked them….
More tomorrow!-M
Michele Bruxvoort is sure to draw you in with her delightful sense of humor and love for living life. She enjoys reading, repurposing, as well as remodeling the family home with her husband. Drawing from her life experience as wife, mom, and follower of Jesus, Michele brings you a very honest and real perspective on life. When you don’t find her writing, you can find her mowing lawns, stocking shelves, taking care of her grandbaby and tackling her latest life adventure.
Wisconsin native and empty-nester, she now makes her home with her husband of 27 years in the South West Prairie plains of Minnesota.