The Oil of Matthew 25 (Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids) (57 min)

Oil is what is produced when we partner with...wrestle with...the Lord:

 

Genesis 28:17-18  And he was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!"  18  Then Jacob rose early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put at his head, set it up as a pillar, and poured oil on top of it.

 

You are going to need it for the night that is coming.  Watchmen have the most oil, since they have committed to encountering the Lord day and night:

 

Isaiah 62:6-7  I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent,  7  And give Him no rest till He establishes And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

 

In the parable of the 10 Bridesmaids, there are three end time roles presented to the church:  foolish bridesmaid, wise bridesmaid, and the hidden role of WATCHMAN.  Be a watchman and you will be assured to have plenty of oil!