ALPHA MAAMA (A.M.)

Tokonaki Me 1, 2021

Give us some of your oil…

Tuku mai ha me‘a mei ho‘omou lolo…

  Matiu 25(Matthew 25)

 (v. 8) And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.

 (v. 8) Pea lea ‘e he kau fai vale ki he kau fai fakapotopoto, Tuku mai ha me‘a mei ho‘omou lolo, he ‘oku tei mate ‘emau ngaahi maama.

 

*Commentary: David Guzik – Study Guide on Matthew*

 v. 8 - Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out: The foolish virgins were unprepared because they lacked oil for their lamps. In many Biblical passages oil, is an emblem of the Holy Spirit (such as Zechariah 4:1-7). Without oil the wedding party was not ready for the bridegroom. Without the Holy Spirit, no one is ready for the return of Jesus.

.  Olive oil is a good representation of the Holy Spirit for many reasons.

· Oil lubricates when used for that purpose – there is little friction and wear among those who are lubricated by the Spirit of God.

· Oil heals and was used as a medicinal treatment in Biblical times (Luke 10:34) – the Spirit of God brings healing and restoration.

· Oil lights when it is burned in a lamp – where the Spirit of God is, there is light.

· Oil warms when it is used as fuel for a flame – where the Spirit of God is, there is warmth and comfort.

· Oil invigorates when used to massage – the Holy Spirit invigorates us for His service.

· Oil adorns when applied as a perfume – the Holy Spirit adorns us and makes us more pleasant to be around.

· Oil polishes when used to shine metal – the Holy Spirit wipes away our grime and smoothes out our rough edges.

ii. No one can be a true Christian without the indwelling Holy Spirit, as it says in Romans 8:9: Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. In this parable Jesus probably did not intend a separation between “Spirit-filled” and “Non-Spirit-filled” Christians; the distinction is likely between true Christians and false believers.

iii. Nevertheless, a key to Christian readiness is to be constantly being filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). Much of the weakness, defeat and lethargy in our spiritual lives can be explained if we are not constantly being filled with the Holy Spirit.