The Wisdom in Gatekeeping

Heyyyy Beautiful People! What's goodie? Hope it's been nothing but well. Even in the midst of the current storm taking place in the Earth. Me, I'm doing alright. Could be a little warmer that's for sure but I'm grateful it's not like last year 🙌🏿.

I was sitting here listening to my father speak and he just laid something so simple down to me. He gathered a lesson he highlighted to me from the prior week and merged it with the parable of the 10 virgins (Matt 25:1-13).

See Wisdom in Proverbs 1:28 stopped “helping”. She stopped trying to warn the people to change their ways and left them to their own demise. She even went as far to tell them “they would look for her, but wouldn't be able to find her.” Because they refused to learn. She chose to “gatekeep” her knowledge.

Interesting enough when we look at the 10 virgins. There were 5 foolish and 5 wise virgins. The foolish virgins didn't have enough oil and they ran out of it before the bridegroom came. They went to seek “help” from the 5 wise virgins and were turned away to go fetch their own oil. See, the 5 wise virgins knew that they ONLY had enough oil for themselves. They knew they had to “gatekeep” their access to be with the bridegroom.

Society has tricked many into believing pouring out everything is the way to go. There are sooooo many people who scream “No gatekeeping” while those who are vampires are doing nothing but feeding from the data they freely give. Yet, even Wisdom and the wise virgins knew their was a limit to giving. A limit to help. Much like their is a limit to God's grace.

In Proverbs 1, we see Wisdom wanting to help the people more than they were willing to be helped. In Matthews 25, we see the wise virgins offer none because they had to ensure they didn't miss their door. They understood how precious their oil was and they only had enough for themselves.

Sometimes you could desire to help but know that it's best that the foolish have to learn lessons a little differently. Doesn't mean you don't love them. Simply means that in order for the lesson to stick they must endure the consequences of ignoring wisdom. Had the foolish virgins carried more than enough oil…they wouldn't have ran out.

It's detrimental to have to move out of place when the groom is at the door. Check your inventory and make sure you have enough oil for entry. Sometimes helping too much can cost you access. Be STILL and know; that God is in control.

Y'all be easy. Make sure you keep enough oil for yourself.

Love ya. Later.

Shya

Are you working with the Opposition?

What's up beautiful people and others?! I know the world has been spinning a little bit differently lately. How have you been standing? Still strong, I hope. Still fighting? Still enduring! I pray you're not at the point where you're ready to build with the enemy 🫤🙏🏿.

Hear me out.

During my time in the word the other day. One of the things that stood out to me was the Jews(Israelites) firmness in saying “NO! We’ll do it ourselves.” Sounds harsh a bit and those weren't the exact words but it was the energy I gathered from the message. See, in Ezra 4, the Jews were building a temple for God and their opps wanted to come and take part in the construction. They gave a little speech about how they serve the same God blah, blah, blah. However, Joshua and the other heads of the Israelite families weren't going for it. (Ezra 4:1-3)

See, we're living in a time where the enemy is applying so much pressure that he is banking on you “desiring his help”. He wants the children of God so weighed down and oppressed that they won't have the strength to finish their assignment. How many of you standing innerstand that you're more than qualified to finish the job?! You don't need the opps help.

There are some people who have already fell into the enemies plan. They see dollars and they instantly see “relief”. They don't care if the billionaire serves the same God or not they just want relief. That's what oppression is designed to do. Cause you to be in such a needy place that you'll succumb to help from anywhere even if it means foiling your assignment.

It's interesting how the chess board has been set. Programmed man to need instant gratification or satisfaction so much so that it doesn't matter “who” gives it as long as people are able to get the fix they need. Stripping people of their ability to endure. The enemy is cunning. Wise ole serpent.

Do you know how long it took for the Israelites opps to show their true desires after they were told they couldn't help build the temple?! If you read Ezra 4:4, you'll see that the enemy wasted No time trying to sabotage and discourage the Israelites assignment. They even went as far as bribing officials to ensure their success in stopping the Israelites building. (Ezra 4:5) Haven't we seen that play out in real time in 2025?!

There is no measure the enemy won't take to ensure his victory. What measures are you willing to take to ensure yours as a child of God? We know our help cometh from the Lord. (Psalm 121:2) Yet, for some reason we still struggle with fully trusting him when he doesn't move at the speed we desire him to.

If you're in a space where you're tired. Almost ready to give up. Let me tell you something. You're perfectly positioned for your best fight. In battle, fatigue is usually the kicker that forces you to give it your all. Forces you into “turbo mode” because this is all you've got left to secure the battle.

Believers, new and seasoned, young and old, God has properly equipped us to get the job done. WE CAN COMPLETE the task. We know our battle is won in prayer and in worship. Building with the opps is not our portion. We're a movement by ourselves and a force when we stand together! Know your enemy, so you can know who you're building with.

Keep standing. Keep the faith.

Love ya, later.

Shya.