DCLM Higher Everyday 19 January 2026 — Shut Out
DCLM Higher Everyday 19 January 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Shut Out
Topic: Shut Out
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
The account of the ten virgins is very important to all heavenly minded Christians. It is representative of the two classes of believers we still have in the church today. The five wise virgins represent those believers who are steadfast and rapture-ready at all times. The other five virgins were foolish. They didn’t have extra oil in their lamps because they were not ready to consecrate their lives fully to God. The virgins were to meet the bridegroom, referring to our Lord. Wise youths are to be fully prepared for the coming of the bridegroom which could be anytime.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 18 January 2025 – Shun Worldly Pleasure
The foolish virgins had no focus and their lamps were just for momentary show – no oil for substantial sustenance. They missed it and were shut out because of their foolishness and negligence of not heeding the message on entire consecration and submission to God. If you have not given your life to Christ yet, you need to do so quickly; and if you have already, the Lord is still calling you to full consecration so that you don’t regret like the foolish virgins.
Quote: The foolish virgins had no focus
Challenge: Be watchful for His imminent return.
Prayer for today: Father, help me to be ready for the rapture, in Jesus’ name.
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)
