Pactolus Baptist Church

Daily Devotional

By Pastor Jerry Teboe

A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026

Quiet Wisdom

Proverbs 17:27-28

He that hath knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.  Pro 17:28  Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. 

The Bible has much to say about the wisdom of being careful with our words.  This verse tells us that a man who has knowledge spares his words.  Proverbs 10:19 says, In the multitude of words that there is much sin, but he that refrains his lips is wise.  We need to be careful about talking too much.  It is possible that with many words we are causing problems and not helping a situation.  Using words sparingly, once they have been thought through, can produce peace.  This is backed up by Proverbs 15:28 that says, the heart of the righteous studies to answer.  We need to be careful to answer with godly wisdom and also careful to give glory to God for His wise counsel.

The next verse has been a blessing in my life for many years now.  It says, Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.  This has helped me on many occasions to realize that it is not how much I say, but how well it is thought through and prayed over that makes a difference.  Let’s pray for God to give us wisdom to speak what He desires, and then we will be a blessing to others.  By using fewer words, we will be wise and used of God.

Quiet wisdom then is that which comes from God and is shared with others in a way that will be a blessing and can be used by the Lord to help them in their walk with Him.

Bible Reading for the Year

Prayer Needs

Please pray Beth Buchta.  On Wednesday, September 9^th, she has an appointment with her orthopedist about the ongoing pain in her leg.

Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans.   She is in the hospital with heart problems but seems a little better.  She still has some congestion in her lungs.  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 and not eating much at all.    The family greatly appreciates your prayers.

Please continue to pray for Marvin Silverthorne for his eyesight to improve.  The doctors just discovered cancer in his pancreas. Pray for him please.

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 Jennifer Teboe Buchamer.  The doctor adjusted her meds to possibly help with her hemoglobin levels.  Pray for healing and strength for her.

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. 

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