Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
A Walk with the Master Series
Resurrection Power
Mark 5:39-43
And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” Mar 5:40 And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. Mar 5:41 Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” Mar 5:42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. Mar 5:43 And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.
Jesus had proved His power to heal many times over, but today we come to a portion that surprised even those who were seeing and hearing Him daily. Prior to the healing of the lady with the issue of blood, Jarius came to ask Jesus to heal his daughter. Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live (Mark 5:22-23). Following the miracle, one came from the home of Jairus and told him it was too late, that Jesus could not help his daughter. While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further ( Mark 5:35).
This was when Jesus was able to show that He had a power even greater that just healing, He had the power over death. Jesus made a remarkable statement to the father. Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” They continued on to the house of Jairus, and once there, they saw a great mourning over the daughter; for they believed she was dead and there was no hope. When Jesus told the mourners that the girl was not dead but only sleeping, they did not believe Him. Why would they? No one had ever seen a dead person wake up, so they laughed at Jesus. And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him.
Jesus entered the home and only allowed the parents along with Peter, James, and John to go in with Him. There in the room where the little girl lay dead, a tremendous miracle took place. Jesus spoke to her, and she awoke. Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” This was the proof that Jesus had resurrection power, for the girl arose, and began walking around. And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.
It was truly an amazing miracle, but we believe that if Jesus had not been specific when He spoke to the little girl, everyone who was dead would have risen because of His great power. One day, this will take place when Jesus comes back to receive us home to be with Him. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 1Th 4:17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).
Praise the Lord for a Savior with resurrection power!
Bible Reading for the Year
March 15th, Deuteronomy 29-30; Mark 16
Prayer Needs
Pray for Dr. Joe Jordan who had an angioplasty on Thursday, March 12th. They found one artery was 70% blocked. They are looking at a date for coronary artery bypass surgery.
Please pray for Phil Corey in his continual dialysis treatments. He had several procedures done at the hospital but is home now. Please pray for Michelle and for Doris too. Doris is having problems with her blood pressure.
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. Pray for her healing. Her pain has returned.
Please pray for Madison Bowers Millwee. She is now at 28 weeks and is doing well. Everything is relatively stable at this point. She will continue modified bedrest until she delivers
Please pray for Robbie Harvey, Barbara Teboe’s nephew, who has MAC lung disease, and antibiotics are no longer working. Pray for healing!
Please continue to pray for Beth Buchta that her hip will completely heal. She saw the doctor the other day, and found she was overusing her hip. Her recovery can take up to a year.
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