In Matthew 25:3-4, we read of how the foolish virgins took their lamps but did NOT take any oil with them whereas the wise ones, took oil in jars along with their lamps. When oil is mentioned in the Bible, it typically signifies the Holy Spirit. The lesson to learn here is to ensure we have the Holy Spirit in us and we are in His Presence. This is confirmed in Matthew 25:12, where the foolish virgins further wanted the door to be opened but they received such reply: "Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’ Romans 8:9-11 says, "...if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.." We need to be like the wise virgins to take the oil in jars along with our lamps. Once we have believed Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, we have received the Holy Spirit. We just need to keep watch that we do not have any unconfessed sins that will quench or grieve the Holy Spirit. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 & Ephesians 4:22-32. https://twitter.com/EstherOngHC