Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
The God of All Comfort
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 2Co 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
When times are difficult and we cannot see a solution, what do we do? In today’s portion, we see that there is Someone who cares and will help. And it is God who is the God of all comfort! For that reason, we can praise the Lord. He is also the Father of mercies. This means that He is always there to provide what we need, even though we may not deserve it.
Yes, it is the Lord who gives us that comfort when we need it. But this verse also shows us that there is a reason for the trials we go through, and it is that we may be able to help others who are going through the same kind of trials. Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
But how does His comfort come? Many times, it comes from someone who has had the same experience which we are going through, and God has seen them through to victory. Sometimes it is the work of the Holy Spirit directly as He ministers to our hearts as we draw close to the Lord in prayer. There are times when words cannot express what we are feeling, and the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. Romans 8:26, Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
There are also times when we are reading the Scriptures that God will give us a special verse or portion of Scripture, and we will find exactly what we need for that difficulty or trial.
Whatever way God chooses, we can be assured that He will help us when we seek Him, and He will provide the comfort that we need when we need it! Praise God for His grace, mercy, and comfort which He gives us when we need it the most!
Bible Reading for the Year
February 10h, Leviticus 10-12; Matthew 26:1-19
Prayer Needs
Please pray for Jackson Broome. They have chosen to go with chemotherapy which began on February 3rd. The transplant will take place on February 11th.
Please pray for Ricky Hill, a coworker of Jeremy Hewitt, who has a tumor on his kidneys which is cancerous. He will have surgery on Feb 16th at Duke to remove the tumor. The doctor is hoping to save the kidney if possible.
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. She had a CT scan on February 4th and saw the doctor on February 6th at Duke. More treatments are needed. Pray for complete healing!
Please pray for Melva Jordan who saw her doctor on February 9th as a follow-up on her pacemaker surgery.
Please pray for Madison Bowers Millwee who is having difficulties with her pregnancy.
Please pray for Missy Board, Jackie Whitehurst’s friend, who has lesions on her spinal cord.
Please pray for Marvin Silverthorne. He saw his eye doctor on January 20th. The doctor could not find any way that he could help Marvin. Please continue to pray much for his eyesight.
Please continue to pray for Beth Buchta that her hip will heal soon, and that she can begin to do a little more each day.
Please continue to pray for Phil Corey. Pray for his continual dialysis treatments.
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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