Matthew 25 presents three parables that explain Jesus’ teaching about watching and praying as preparation for His second coming. The first parable of waiting is about a wedding event when ten virgins were part of the ceremony. All ten represent genuine Christians who have received Christ’s righteousness (white robes), received the Holy Spirit (oil), and take seriously the preparation for His coming. However, five of them don’t have enough oil reserves. This episode explains the meaning of physical, emotional, and especially spiritual reserves. We need a reserve because our journey to heaven is a marathon, not a sprint.
