Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
When Is the End?
Matthew 24:3
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
The disciples were concerned about the latter days even when the Lord Jesus was with them. One day they came to Jesus and asked Him about His return and the last days. They had expected that Jesus would establish His kingdom on the earth at His first coming. They saw Him come into Jerusalem three days before at the Triumphal Entry and thought this was the time for Him to accept the praise of the people and the throne, but Jesus would not become an earthly king at that time.
So, when He predicted the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple, they figured that they had been wrong in their expectations and then asked about the future. We are now 2,000 years beyond Christ’s first coming, and we still have the same questions. When shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? So, what is the answer? Here is the truth: only the Lord knows! God has reserved that information for Himself. In Acts 1:6-7 the disciples, after His resurrection, asked Him again, when they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
Therefore, since we cannot know for sure, we need to live as if His coming is today but prepare for the future as if He may not return for many more years. However, there are signs which will take place during the time immediately prior to His second coming (during the time of the Tribulation). Many of those signs are looking as if they are very close; because of that, I get up each morning with expectation that today might be the day of the Lord’s return!
Bible Reading for the Year
May 18th, 1 Chronicles 1-2; John 7:32-53
Prayer Needs
Please pray for Jimmy and Donna Dixon. Jimmy’s father passed away Thursday afternoon. The funeral will be Tuesday the 19th, in Roanoke Rapids at the Wrenn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 until 2 PM. A graveside service will follow.
Thank you for praying for Dr. Joe Jordan. He has been transferred to rehab. This will be an intense time of recovery, and he covets your prayers for strength through the process.
Please be in prayer for the family of John Leroy Jones. He is Shirley Deans’ brother who passed away.
Please pray for Shirley Deans. Shirley saw the ear, throat, and nose doctor about her throat cancer. She had a PET scan on Friday, May 15th over her entire body. On the 27th she will see the cancer doctor about the PET scan, and on the 28th she will have surgery to biopsy a lymph node in her neck.
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 pray for Peggy Warren. She is still in a lot of pain.
Please continue praying for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. She is having stomach issues caused by the medication. Please continue to pray for complete healing.
Please continue to pray for Robbie Harvey who has MAC lung disease. He fell and broke several ribs, but he is feeling better now. He has started a new medication for his lung disease.
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