Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
Philippians 3:20-21
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
After Paul dealt with maturity and fellowship with Christ, he spoke of some who had not walked with the Lord. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things (Philippians 3:18-19).
He also encouraged those who had tried to live as the Lord directed. Let us therefore, as many as be perfect (mature), be thus minded: and if in anything ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample (Philippians 3:15-17).
As a final motivation for the church to live in the Spirit and walk with the Lord, he points out that we are not of this world. We have a home in heaven.
Citizenship in Philippi was very important since it was a colony of Rome, and everyone born in that city was a citizen of the Roman empire. This gave them prestige and security from undue punishment. But Paul wanted them to see that they had a citizenship which was much more valuable, a citizenship in heaven with the Lord.
What a great encouragement for them and for us too. The Lord is coming again to receive us to Himself. When He does, we will be changed so that we shall be like Him and have a glorified body fit for heaven. Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body. What a great day that will be! Then we will have reached full maturity and be ready to fellowship with the Lord forever! Praise the Lord for this great promise of being a citizen of heaven!
Bible Reading for the Year
July 10th, Psalms 7-9; Acts 17:1-15
Prayer Needs
Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans. She will have her first chemo treatment this Friday. Next Friday she will see her cancer doctor for the results of her bone biopsy. Please pray!!
Please pray for Anne Luarie Crandell, Corey’s grandmother. She is in the hospital and failing. She will be transferred to hospice in Tarboro on Friday. She will be 95 years old in September.
Please continue to pray for Kenny Deans. He will have an appointment on July 14th with his kidney doctor.
Continue to pray for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. Please keep praying for complete healing. She sees her doctor at Duke on July 17th. Please pray for wisdom for the doctor concerning her treatment.
Please pray for Linda Franks who will have thoracic surgery on July 23rd.
Please continue to pray for Dr. Joe Jordan. He is doing physical therapy but still has a long way to go. Pray for him to get stronger!
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 is still in 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