Pactolus Baptist Church

Daily Devotional

By Pastor Jerry Teboe

A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026

Certainty of Our Position

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. 

As we finish our devotional study of 1 John, we find to this truth:  And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ.  Jesus Christ has come in the flesh to provide true salvation.  All He asks of us is that we obey His Word, love Him, and live in His truth. 

What a great study this has been!  We have seen by the writing of the Apostle John that Jesus came in the flesh, spent time with His disciples and taught them all that they needed to know about having a wonderful relationship with God the Father and the Son, Jesus Christ. From John’s teaching, we learned that God is light, and in Him there is no darkness.  Because of that, there is no barrier between the Savior and us. 

We also learned that God is love.  He loved us before we loved Him, and as a result, we have the privilege of being His children.  But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name  (John 1:12). 

We also saw the promise yesterday in verses 1 John 5:14-15 that gives us the certainty of answered prayer.  And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:  And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 

Then we see today that we are in Him.  And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. We are His children, and as such, we have wonderful fellowship with Him.  Because we have fellowship with Him, we can walk in truth.  This is the true God, and eternal life. 

What more could we ask from a relationship with God?  He is our God, and He is our loving heavenly Father.  Jesus Christ came in a bodily form to save His people.  Those of us who accept Him can have a wonderful relationship with Him in salvation and a unique fellowship with Him as we experience His presence, love, and guidance.  He is our true God, and because of who He is, our position is certain.  Praise the Lord!

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 Jennifer Teboe Buchamer.  She had three infusions and was able to go home from the hospital.  The doctor adjusted her meds to possibly help with her hemoglobin levels.  Pray for healing and strength for her.

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 be praying for Dr. Joe Jordan.  He is back in the hospital.  Pray for the doctors to be able to discern what is causing all his symptoms.

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

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 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