Daily Devotions: The Hardworking Savior - Februay 19, 2026

Mark 6:30–34, 45–46 (NLT) “The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught. Then Jesus said, ‘Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest a while.’ He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. But many people recognized them and saw them leaving, and people from many towns ran ahead along the shore and got there ahead of them. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to Bethsaida, while he sent the people home. After telling everyone goodbye, he went up into the hills by himself to pray.” In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall looks at a full, demanding day in the life of Jesus. The crowds pressed in so closely that there was not even time to eat. When Jesus tried to withdraw with the disciples to rest, the people followed Him anyway. He did not turn them away. He welcomed them, taught them, and cared for them. Yet notice this clearly. Jesus encouraged His disciples to rest, but when rest was interrupted, He did not give up prayer. After sending everyone home, He went alone into the hills to pray. Rest may be delayed, but time with the Father was never set aside. If your life feels crowded and noisy, take this to heart. Real renewal is found in quiet places, and deepest strength is restored in prayer. ---- Discover fundamental truths and the power of Scripture with Pastor David E. Sumrall on Daily Devotions. Pastor Sumrall serves as the Undershepherd of the Cathedral of Praise, a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches around the world.   Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.