Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
A Walk with the Master Series
Proof
Mark 16:9-13
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. Mar 16:10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. Mar 16:11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not. Mar 16:12 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. Mar 16:13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.
Jesus had risen from the dead! He began to appear to His disciples who were fearful and defeated because they had seen Him die. It was time to reveal to them the proof that He truly was alive as He had promised.
Earlier in the morning, three ladies had come to the tomb to finish what they thought was the final preparation for burial, but instead they had encountered the angel with the news of the resurrection. And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him… And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him (Mark 16:1;5-6).
The first to see Jesus was Mary Magdalene. She had returned to the sepulcher, and it was then that Jesus appeared to her. He told her to go and tell the others that He was alive. Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.
Unfortunately, the others did not believe what she said. They could not accept, for the sorrow in their hearts, the fact that Jesus had risen from the dead. And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.
We find in the book of Luke that two of them even decided to leave Jerusalem and return to their hometown of Emmas. Jesus joined them as they traveled and later revealed Himself to them also. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight (Luke 24:30-31). They then returned to Jerusalem to tell the disciples that they had seen Jesus, but the others did not even believe them. After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. Later that evening, Jesus did appear to the other disciples, and that dispelled their unbelief.
Jesus is alive. We have proof of this fact. We should not be like the disciples in their unbelief, but we should with open hearts be believing His Word. And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time (1 Corinthians 15:5-8).
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Bible Reading for the Year
June 5th, 2 Chronicles 23-25; John 16:16-33
Prayer Needs
Please pray for Carolyn Tyson’s sister, Shirley Deal. She had a stroke after having an infusion port taken out because they thought she was getting an infection.
Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans. She had two lymph nodes taken out and sent to the lab for biopsy. She has an appointment with the cancer doctor in two weeks to find out the treatment plan.
Please also pray for Kenny Deans. He is continuing treatment for his leg. He will also be seeing a doctor about possible kidney stones.
Please continue praying for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. She is better but still has pain. Please continue to pray for complete healing.
Thank you for praying for Dr. Joe Jordan. He was discharged from the rehab facility last Thursday to go home. Please keep praying as he continues PT at home.
Please continue to pray for Peggy Warren. She is having PT and is doing better.
Please continue to pray for Robbie Harvey who has MAC lung disease. He is about the same; however, he still has a lot of pain.
Please continue to pray for Marvin Silverthorne for his eyesight to improve.
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Pray for our Missionaries!
Sue Singleton and the mission in Cambodia
Dr. Joe Jordan and the CBM (Cross and Bible Ministries)
Travis and Caroline Fennessy – IBM missionaries to Southeast Asia