Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
Psalm 127:1
Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
This year we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of America. On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed marking the founding of the United States as a free nation. We continue today with more of the history of the founding of America
- The following is a quote from Benjamim Franklin concerning the founding of our nation. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and was a member of the Second Continental Congress responsible for creating that great document.
- I have lived, Sir, a long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this Truth, that God governs in the Affairs of Men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that “except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it.”
- Another man who was used to encourage men like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and many others to make the break with England and establish a new country was Patrick Henry.
Patrick Henry’s most famous quote, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” was delivered on March 23, 1775, during a speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses at Saint John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, as he urged the colonies to take a stand against British rule and fight for independence. This speech influenced many of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence.
The third man that became one of the most well-known leaders during the Revolutionary war was George Washington. He was only 23 when he began to serve in the military and advanced to become the General in charge of leading the conflict to win the war against the strongest nation in the world at that time. He was truly led by the Lord in all he did and was finally elected to become the first President of the United States of America. The following is the quote he made the day of his inauguration as the new nation’s leader.
- It would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the Universe. … No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the affairs of men more than the people of the United States.
- Men like these were who the Lord used to help our nation become the great United States of America that we are today. They were men of faith who believed in the Lord’s ability to use them to do something great. We too can trust the Lord to lead and guide us as He did the founders of our great nation.
Bible Reading for the Year
June 30th, Job 23-25; Acts 10:24-48
Prayer Needs
Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans. She had the port put in Monday, and she was able to go home later. Shirley is tired and needs your prayers.
Please be praying for Mitch Buchta. The doctor said he had a small stroke. After several tests, he was able to go home Sunday night. PTL!
Please continue to pray for Kenny Deans. He will have an appointment on July 14th with his kidney doctor.
Continue to pray for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. She went last Thursday for another Keytruda infusion. Please keep praying for complete healing. She sees her doctor at Duke on July 17th. Please pray for wisdom for the doctor.
Please continue to pray for Dr. Joe Jordan. He is doing physical therapy but still has a long way to go. His doctors were able to reduce some of his medication.
Please continue to pray for Peggy Warren. She is facing some difficult challenges.
Please continue to pray for Robbie Harvey who has MAC lung disease. He seems some better; however, he still has a lot of pain.
Please pray for Carolyn Tyson’s sister, Shirley Deal. She had a stroke after having an infusion port taken out. She has now been moved to rehab.
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