Preparation is also explained in the parable of the ten virgins. Five have oil in their lamps, while the second half has none. This missed their day of entering into glory or rest(Mat 25:1-12.) The required aspect was oil and the required preparation here was the presence oil in the lamps. These were obviously useful vessels or servant, but lacking in content. The contents are the gifts of God,given to be given, referred to as the works of men that are a light to the world(John 3:20-21). There is a strong movement to deny many of these contents of the vessels. A vessel of glory gives forth light, a vessel of wrath gives off darkness These two groups are separated at the time of the arrival of the bride. The same is the separation of sheep nations and goat nations, or wheat and tare in parable.
The importance of oil is foreshadowed in the temple of Moses. Oil, given as a gift to the service of the temple, to be given back for lighting in the temple. Light comes as a product of a sacrificial consumption by fire. This is how we give light, by giving to God. Compared to this ancient shadow, the five foolish virgins lacked a baptism of fire, and it made the difference between the two groups. We as the temple of the Holy Spirit Ought to be illuminating the earth continually. This is by self denial, which is the offering of self. This is why Christ said that unless one took up their cross, they would not be counted worthy of being His disciple. Self denial is self crucifixion. It is also referred to as the death of flesh.
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