Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Men can be blinded by many different things, such as greed, passion, false courage, or many times a lack of truth or incorrect information. A man might choose to ignore a clear sign on the highway which says, “Road Closed”, and then proceed to his own destruction. Some men have been taught error and have followed it blindly as with some of the cults, such as Jim Jones, and it ended in their untimely death.
When it comes to the Word of God, there are those who decide that they do not agree with God and follow their own ways which leads to their condemnation. Others follow the wrong teachings of a so-called holy man and are deceived into committing suicide thinking it will lead them to eternal bliss.
The truth is that there is only one way to heaven, and no matter what way a man may choose, if he does not follow God’s plan of salvation, it will lead to death.
Jesus said in John 14:6, I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man comes to the Father but by Me. This is the truth. There is only one way, one truth, and one eternal life giver, which is Jesus, the only One who has made salvation available by His own sacrifice. His love is so great that He paid the price necessary so that all men might be saved through Him. He is the only way. Have you trusted Jesus and received forgiveness of sin?
Men might make many excuses, but they are all excuses and will not save them. Faith in Jesus is the only way. Don’t be deceived into following any other way or creed because, there is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Follow the only way to heaven, Jesus!
Bible Reading for the Year
August 21st, Psalms 119:105-176; 1 Corinthians 5
Prayer Needs
Please continue to pray for Faye Smith, Jack Gargis’ sister. She has been transferred to a nursing home. She is getting weaker and really needs our prayers. The family greatly appreciates your prayers.
Linda Franks’ surgery has been rescheduled for August 31st. Pray that she will stay well in order to have the surgery.
Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans. She is at home and getting stronger. She was able to have the chemo treatment. Pray that all will go well after it. The doctor said that she needs to rest to build up her body for future treatments.
Continue to pray for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. Please keep praying for complete healing. She is still having side effects from the cancer. She had a Keytruda treatment and is also taking an inhibiter pill. Pray there will not be any bad side effects from the pill and that the treatment will be effective against the cancer.
Thank you for praying for Dr. Joe Jordan. He had blood work that didn’t come out well. He will be having an appointment with his primary care doctor Friday. Please continue to pray for him.
Please continue to pray for Vickie Dalton. Pray for God’s healing. She was in the hospital to have a drainage tube put into her lung. She was able to go home but needs our prayers.
Please continue to pray for Marvin Silverthorne for his eyesight to improve. The doctors just discovered some spots on his pancreas. Pray for him please.
Please continue to pray for Peggy Warren. She is facing some difficult challenges, but seems to be getting 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