DCLM Higher Everyday 7 July 2025 — But All Were Virgins
DCLM Higher Everyday 7 July 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — But All Were Virgins
Topic: But All Were Virgins
Text: Matthew 25: 1-13
1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Key Verse
“And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut” (Matthew 25:10).
Message
Jesus shares a parable about ten virgins awaiting a bridegroom. The wise virgins prepared extra oil, whilst the foolish virgins didn’t. When the bridegroom arrived, the wise virgins were ready, their lamps burning brightly. The foolish virgins, realizing their lamps had gone out, begged the wise for oil, but were advised to go and buy for themselves. The wise virgins entered the marriage feast, while the foolish virgins were locked out.
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The parable emphasizes the importance of readiness and vigilance in our faith. The lamps symbolize our testimony, while the oil represents the Holy Spirit. The wise virgins are prepared, filled with the Spirit, and actively living out their faith, whereas the foolish virgins are those who are spiritually unprepared. Believers must develop a deep relationship with God, seeking His presence and guidance daily. Jesus reminds us that we don’t know when He’ll come, so we must be diligent, watchful, and prepared. To enter the joy of His presence and the marriage feast in heaven, we must prepare now while we have time, as only the righteous will be with Him on that great day.
Quote: Be diligent, watchful, and prepared.
Challenge: Actively live out your faith in righteousness.
Prayer for today: Dear Lord, make me ready for Your coming.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
