Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
Philippians 1:3-8
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Php 1:4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, Php 1:5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Php 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Php 1:7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. Php 1:8 For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Paul
expressed his happiness to the Lord for the way the church had always taken
care of him. He said that each time he
remembered them, he prayed for them.
Paul was exceptionally thankful for the people that God had placed into
his life. This church was the first
church that was founded in what today we call Europe. He came to this region due to a vision of a
man from
Then Paul thanked them for the offering they had sent. He used the term "partnership" for the gift, because they had been responsible for helping him when no other churches reached out to him. We do not realize how much it means when we share with those in need, especially with missionaries on the field. because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. As a result, Paul wanted them to know that God would make it up to them. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. God will always take care of us. Many times, it is not what we expect, but He knows what is best; and He knows what we need and when. In this portion, Paul says that when the Lord returns, He will make all things right.
Paul also expressed his love to them, which is an example of the love that God has for us. We know that God cares. Even when we don't see His hand in things the way we think they should be, we must remember His character. God is Love, and His love will never change.
This is the truth which that great apostle wanted all to understand, so he stated: It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Bible Reading for the Year
June 24th, Job 7-9; Acts 7:44-60
Prayer Needs
Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans. She saw her cancer doctor, and the cancer is in both sides of her neck, shoulder, and chest. She will have to get a bone biopsy and Echocardiogram. She needs your prayers!
Please continue to pray for Kenny Deans. He saw the doctor last Wednesday about kidney stones and will have a CT scan this week.
Praise the Lord! Jennifer Teboe Buchamer is home. Thank you for praying! Continue to pray for her complete healing.
Please continue to pray for Dr. Joe Jordan. He is doing physical therapy but still has a long way to go. Pray for doctors’ appointments this week.
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