Daily Devotional
By Pastor Jerry Teboe
A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026
Blessed by God
1 Peter 1:3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1Pe 1:4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 1Pe 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. What a wonderful thought for us as believers to know that we are blessed by God. This blessing is so special that the Lord told us three times in the Scriptures that there is this blessing. There is a past blessing, a present blessing, and a future blessing in these statements.
The past blessing is found in Ephesians 1:3-4. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. This past blessing tells us that before the foundation of the world we were chosen. God knew that we were to become His children before we were ever born. This goes along with the thought from yesterday that according to His foreknowledge He chose us as His own child. What a blessing!
The present blessing is seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 2Co 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. This present blessing is that God gives us comfort when we need it. It does not matter what trial, problem, or anxiety we are facing. God knows, and since He is the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, He will give us what we need in order to provide the comfort which only He can give. What a blessing!
The third blessing is found in today’s portion. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. This blessing is that we are saved unto a living hope in Jesus Christ. This hope is sure because it is reserved for us in heaven. That is like putting money in the bank so that it cannot be lost or stolen. It is there, and no one can take it away from us. And one day in heaven, we will enjoy the fulfillment of this wonderful promise. What a blessing!
Bible Reading for the Year
November 3rd, Jeremiah 31-32; Titus 2
Prayer Needs
Please pray for Doris Langley. She is in the hospital with pneumonia, but today she is feeling much better. PTL!
Please pray for Thomas Moon who has melanoma. He is the son of Jeanette Moon who is the wife of former Pastor Andrew Moon.
Please continue to pray for Faye Smith, Jack Gargis’ sister. She is out of the hospital and back at her son's house. She is having P.T. there and is progressing slowly. She is still not eating as well as hoped for but is slowly getting better.
Thank you for praying for the family of Jennifer Teboe Buchamer. She went home to be with the Lord very early Wednesday morning on the 21st. Please continue to pray for Diego, Josiah, Angel, and also Barbara and Pastor Teboe. A way to honor her memory is to donate to the Christmas Shoebox ministry. This can be done by giving through the Pactolus Baptist Church in her memory.
Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans. She is home and getting stronger. Pray for wisdom for the next step forward. Pray for complete healing.
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 Robbie Harvey who has MAC lung disease. He is not doing well.
Thank you for praying for Dr. Joe Jordan. The doctor changed his meds which has helped him. Please continue to pray for him.
Please continue praying for Mary Silverthorne and her family with everything they are going through right now.
Please continue to pray for Peggy Warren. She is facing some difficult challenges.
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