DCLM Higher Everyday 12 November 2026 — Wisdom For The Sluggard
DCLM Higher Everyday 12 November 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Wisdom For The Sluggard
Topic: Wisdom For The Sluggard
Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:6-11 (KJV)
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
9How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
11So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
KEY VERSE: “Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise” (Proverbs 6:6).
Message
A sluggard is a person characterised by habitual laziness and an unwillingness to work. It refers to someone who neglects responsibilities and prefers rest to work, and may face negative consequences due to his or her inaction. Are you prone to procrastination and laziness? Do you struggle to meet deadlines? The Bible has some wisdom for you. In Proverbs 6:6-15, we are encouraged to learn from the ant, which is diligent and hardworking. The ant prepares for the future, storing food during summer for the winter ahead.
The ant’s wisdom encompasses not only hard work but also planning and preparation. It gathers its food during the summer when it is plentiful, knowing that winter will bring scarcity. This teaches us the importance of being proactive and preparing for the challenges ahead. As Christians, we must emulate the ant’s diligence and wisdom. We must plan and prepare for the spiritual and academic battles ahead, seeking God’s guidance and strength. Let us not be caught off guard by life’s challenges, rather be prepared to face them head-on.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Dear Lord, help me to overcome laziness and procrastination.
CHALLENGE
Set goals and take action.
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)
