ECWA Daily Devotion for 17th February 2026

TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY

TEXT: MATTHEW 25:1–5

TOPIC: BE READY

 

MATTHEW 25:1–5 NIV

 

1: “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

 

2: Five of them were foolish and five were wise.

 

3: The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

 

4: The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps.

 

5: The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

 

BE READY

 

The parable of the ten virgins imparts a powerful lesson about readiness and spiritual preparedness.

 

All ten virgins were invited to meet the bridegroom, but only five were wise enough to bring extra oil.

 

The others, though outwardly prepared, lacked what was essential to endure the wait. Jesus uses this story to emphasize the importance of living in constant expectation of His return.

 

Spiritual readiness isn’t something we can borrow or obtain at the last moment; it is built through a daily, intentional relationship with Christ.

 

The oil represents the inner life of the Spirit, nurtured through prayer, obedience, and faith.

 

Are we living wisely, storing up what truly matters? May we not merely appear ready but genuinely be equipped to meet our Lord.

 

QUESTION: How is your inner life?

 

PRAYER: Lord, help me live each day in anticipation of Your return. Strengthen my faith and fill me with Your Spirit so that I may be found ready and faithful. Amen.

EVANGELICAL CHURCH WINNING ALL (ECWA) FOOD FOR THE DAY 2026.