Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
Ruth 2:-8-9
And Boaz said to Ruth, Do you not hear, my daughter? Do not go to glean in another field, neither go away from here, but stay here close by my maidens. Rth 2:9 Let your eyes be on the field that they reap, and go after them. Have I not commanded the young men that they shall not touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink of that which the young men have drawn.
In an exciting portion of this wonderful little book, we find that the Lord has arranged a divine encounter when Ruth meets Boaz. He is a kinsman of Naomi and will become a very important part of the life of Ruth and Naomi. We see that Ruth had gone to the field to glean some barley which was the staple for making bread. Because Naomi was a widow and had no other income, she and Ruth needed the barley to provide their daily food supply.
Ruth went to
the field early in the day, and when Boaz, who was the owner of the field, came
to check on the progress of the harvest, he saw Ruth working there. He asked about her and found that she was the
daughter-in-law of Naomi who had just returned from
The fact that Ruth was a widow herself, and also young, created a potential danger of someone taking advantage of her. When Boaz found out who she was, he placed her under his protection and care since he was a kinsman of Naomi. This protection reminds us of the Lord Jesus Christ who saw our need and took it upon Himself to provide for and to protect us. In this story, Boaz is a type of Christ, and Ruth is a picture of the believer whom Jesus loves and protects. We need to be thankful for that protection and rest in the fact of knowing that Jesus watches over us. The Scripture says that He ever lives to make intercession for us. Remember that Jesus calmed the storm which came upon the disciples, and He can take care of the storms in our lives too.
Bible Reading for the Year
September 12th, Proverbs 23-24; 2 Corinthians 5
Prayer Needs
Please continue to pray for Marvin Silverthorne. He was admitted to the hospital Wednesday for dehydration and further tests. Pray for wisdom for the doctors to also determine a treatment for his pancreatic cancer.
Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans. She was able to go home on Friday but is still weak. The doctor is doing tests to determine another antibiotic to help her.
Please continue to pray for Faye Smith, Jack Gargis’ sister. She is still in the hospital and is weak but is eating a little better. The family greatly appreciates your prayers.
Please pray Beth Buchta. On Thursday, September 10th, she had an appointment with her orthopedist about the ongoing pain in her leg. The PA is thinking about physical therapy. She has another appointment in November.
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. The doctor adjusted her meds to help with her hemoglobin levels. Pray for healing and strength for her.
Thank you for praying for Dr. Joe Jordan. He was able to go home from the hospital. The doctors changed his meds which has helped him. Please continue to pray for him.
Please continue to pray for Vickie Dalton. Pray for God’s healing. She has some good days and some bad ones.
Please continue to pray for Peggy Warren. She is facing some difficult challenges, but seems to be getting some better.
Please continue to pray for Robbie Harvey who has MAC lung disease. The doctor has prescribed a new medication, but he is not tolerating it well.
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