Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Welcome to PGBC, where Faith, Family,
and Fellowship come together in Christ.

Sunday School | 9:45 AM EST
Sunday Service | 10:55 AM EST
Wednesday Bible Study | 6PM EST Sunday
Sunday School 9:00 am
Worship Service 10:00 am
Adult Classes and Youth Group 11:15 am

Wednesday
Brown Bag Supper 5:00 pm
Prayer and Bible study 6:00 pm

06/05/2026

Growth in Seasons of Confinement
Daily Devotional•2 Minutes
Through growth in seasons of confinement, Genesis 42 reveals how God uses isolation and reflection to humble our hearts, awaken conviction, and prepare us for deeper maturity and future responsibility.

“So he put them all together in custody for three days” (Genesis 42:17).

Joseph knew what it meant to spend time alone in uncomfortable conditions. He’d been thrown into a pit by his own brothers and later had languished in prison after being falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife. Through those experiences, he had opportunity to think about his life, and when he emerged from his final imprisonment, he was wiser and more mature—ready to lead Egypt.

After his brothers arrived in Egypt, Joseph sentenced them to time in prison. Perhaps they, too, needed time to think. In prison, they discussed their past, realizing, “truly we are guilty concerning our brother.” They remembered that Joseph had pleaded with them to spare him and that his soul had been in distress. “Yet we would not listen; for that reason this distress has happened to us” (v. 21).

The brothers who returned to Canaan continued to deeply reflect after discovering that their bags were filled with grain and their money had been restored. Through their confinement and experiences, they had become more humble and compliant.

God may cause you to spend time alone. Take the opportunity to pray and seek His face. Ponder His Word, and think about your past, present, and future, your job, family, finances, ministry, hobbies, and habits.

Quiet your heart. God is with you in every situation. Humble yourself before Him and listen. Let Him guide, teach, and change you.

Reflection Question: How is God shaping you in quiet seasons?

Prayer
Lord, help me to silence my heart and mind. Speak to me. Lead and guide me. Prepare and use me for Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
Genesis 42

06/05/2026

June 5, 2026
The Father’s Good Gifts
Every answer God gives to our prayers is worth celebrating because He always acts for our good.
Matthew 7:7-11

One of God’s most generous assurances to His children is found in today’s passage. Not only are we granted permission to come to the Father with our requests, but He also promises to answer our prayers. However, you may be thinking, If this is true, why hasn’t He given me what I asked for?

The key to understanding this passage is verse 11: “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” The God who made us is more keenly aware of our needs than we are (Matt. 6:8).

We may ask for what we perceive as good and necessary when it isn’t truly in our best interest. But our Father gives what He knows is more beneficial. The qualities of Christlike character are among His best gifts, and these develop through trials and testing.

When it seems the Lord isn’t answering your requests, remember that He’s a loving Father, and consider what good gifts He is giving instead. Although it may take years to gain a godly perspective, in time you’ll say, “Lord, You were right. Thank You for giving me exactly what I needed.”

Bible in One Year: Job 17-21

06/04/2026

Pleasing God, Not People
Daily Devotional•2 Minutes
As we learn the freedom of pleasing God, not people, Jeremiah 40 shows that lasting confidence comes when we obey His call regardless of criticism, rejection, or shifting public opinion.

“I release you today … If it seems good to you to come with me to Babylon, come, and I will look after you well, but if it seems wrong … do not come … go wherever you think it good and right to go” (Jeremiah 40:4).

“What is your greatest fear in your job?” When Americans were asked this, some revealed that it was how coworkers perceived them. They were more concerned about this than about doing their jobs or their health or finances.

As this survey revealed, our focus is often dominated by thoughts about others. Are we popular? Accepted? Even many believers are more concerned about what others think than about pleasing God.

Perhaps no one faced these issues more than Jeremiah. He’d been called by God and given a message. But his obedience often made him unpopular.

He had to tell God’s people that the Lord wanted them to submit to Babylon. Accused of being a traitor, he was threatened and imprisoned. But his words proved true.

In the days that followed, Jeremiah was hated and distrusted by his own people but honored by their enemies. Yet he knew he was obeying God.

Through this intense difficulty, Jeremiah learned to obey God—regardless of people’s reactions. Refusing to compromise, he was faithful to God’s call.

Think about Jeremiah as you face difficult circumstances. Conflicts, disagreements, and differences of opinion are inevitable—but make sure God is pleased with you. Make it your priority to obey Him and fulfill His call on your life.

Reflection Question: Whose approval matters most to you?

Prayer
Dear Father, I submit my life to You. Help me to be faithful to Your assignments. Give me boldness and confidence in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
Jeremiah 40

06/04/2026

June 4, 2026
The Blessings of Inadequacy
Our inadequacy drives us to God—and that's when we learn to lean on His power.
2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Paul never claimed he was capable of accomplishing all that God called him to do. Instead, he learned to look past his own limitations to the sufficiency of Christ. We too can discover blessings hidden in our experiences of weakness.

Our limitations drive us to God. When we realize a situation is beyond our ability, we can turn to Him through Scripture and prayer for guidance and power.

Recognizing our need motivates reliance on divine empowerment. God never intended for us to handle things alone. We become adequate only as we draw from the Holy Spirit’s inexhaustible strength and let Him work through us.

By using unlikely people, God demonstrates what great things He can do. He delights in choosing ordinary individuals to carry out His plan. There’s no limit to what He can accomplish through someone willing to submit to Him.

Acknowledging our need challenges our faith. Paul says, “Our adequacy is from God” (v. 5). Those who trust this promise and step out in obedience will grow in faith.

Let the Lord work through you: Rely upon Him and allow Christ to live in you. He will replace your anxiety with contentment.

Bible in One Year: Job 13-16

06/03/2026

Faithful Under Fire
Daily Devotional•2 Minutes
As we remain faithful under fire, Jeremiah 26 shows that obedience to God matters more than human approval and that steadfast commitment to His call must rise above criticism, rejection, or threats.

“I am in your hands … if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves … for in truth the Lord sent me to you to speak all these words in your ears” (Jeremiah 26:14–15).

Jeremiah often felt inadequate. Though he knew God had called him, he still was unsure if he could carry out his assigned tasks or deliver the messages he had been given.

But God constantly reassured Jeremiah that he simply must focus on speaking His words and accomplishing His mission. He must not be distracted by criticism. His responsibility was to be faithful and obedient, and it was up to God to take care of everything else.

Jeremiah faced strong opposition during the reign of King Jehoiakim. God directed him to speak “all the words that I command you to speak” (v. 2). And although many in Judah angrily threatened Jeremiah, he knew he had been obedient to God in faithfully delivering His message. He remained confident in God and would not allow the threats of the critics to influence him.

We need to recognize that God has a unique call and special assignments for every one of us. We may face criticism, rejection, or threats when we obey God. People may not understand or agree with us. But in God’s sight, the only things that matter are our obedience and faithfulness—our absolute commitment to Him!

Humble yourself before God. Seek Him with your whole heart and mind. Trust Him to direct your path. Don’t be distracted by people’s criticisms or opinions, but be faithful under fire to follow God’s call.

Reflection Question: Will you remain faithful under fire?

Prayer
Dear Lord God, I am Your servant, and I’m committed to obeying You. Direct my life. Use me for Your Kingdom and glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
Jeremiah 26

06/02/2026

Digging for God’s Hidden Wisdom
Daily Devotional•2 Minutes
As we begin digging for God’s hidden wisdom, Proverbs 2 shows that insight and understanding do not rest on the surface but reward those who seek Him persistently through prayer, Scripture, and wholehearted pursuit.

“If you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God” (Proverbs 2:3–5).

Like a search for buried treasure—that’s how author Annie Dillard described a key to effective writing. She stressed that great ideas come for writers who diligently look for them by digging, seeking, asking, and probing.

She observed that many aspiring writers have the opposite idea. Hoping to put in as little effort as possible, they accept superficial results and want everything to come easily.

In contrast, Dillard stressed that many important insights aren’t apparent on the surface: They only appear to those who dig, who keep digging, and who dig deeply. This is true even for the best writers.

The Bible describes a similar process for believers. God has prepared overwhelming blessings for each of us—wisdom, insight, and understanding. But Solomon advised that receiving these things requires us to seek understanding as silver and approach it as we would search for hidden treasure.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explained that the Father wants to give you much, but you must “ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7).

God has prepared countless treasures for you, but you have a responsibility to pursue them. Devote yourself to prayer. Read God’s Word with renewed intensity. Search out His wisdom and truth. Dig deeper, and get ready to discover buried treasure!

Reflection Question: Are you seeking God like hidden treasure?

Prayer
Dear Lord God, I set my sights on Your wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and truth. Help me to diligently pursue You and Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
Proverbs 2

06/02/2026

June 2, 2026
Our Keeper
The Lord guards our heart and mind continuously—even while we sleep.
Psalm 121:3-8

Yesterday we learned that God is our protector. Today’s verses from Psalm 121 explain how He is also our keeper, who preserves us at all times and in all places.

“He who keeps you will not slumber” (v. 3). The One who is our caretaker needs no sleep; He is always alert and attentive to our cries, even when our feelings seem to tell us otherwise. If you ever feel you’ve been forgotten, remember that feelings are changeable but God is perfectly consistent.

“The Lord is your keeper ... He will keep your soul” (vv. 5, 7). Besides preserving us physically and spiritually, He restrains us from wrong thoughts, harmful words, and inappropriate actions. His Holy Spirit gives warnings to keep us from evil, and He also provides guidance so we’ll grow in godliness.

“The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever” (v. 8). God is sovereign. He is with us always—protecting, directing, and teaching us. He accompanies and leads even in the small tasks that seem insignificant.

God is always with us (Matt. 28:20). We can never step beyond the precious love and care of our heavenly Father—the One who cares for us better than anyone else ever could.

Bible in One Year: Job 5-8

06/01/2026

A Drop in the Bucket
Daily Devotional•2 Minutes
In “A Drop in the Bucket,” Isaiah 40 reminds us that while nations seem powerful and problems feel overwhelming, they are nothing before God, who looks with favor on the humble heart that trusts Him.

“Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, and are accounted as the dust on the scales; behold, he takes up the coastlands like fine dust” (Isaiah 40:15).

The scope of the world’s problems is monumental. Who can begin to grasp the meaning of trillions of dollars of national debt or comprehend the challenges faced by corporations with billions of dollars of assets and countless decisions? As individuals, we can seem insignificant—powerless to make a difference.

But God has a different perspective. To Him, even the largest nations are nothing but “dust,” just “a drop from a bucket.” Their power is temporary at best.

God isn’t worried about economic issues, for He controls all resources: “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine” (Haggai 2:8). He is infinitely larger than any person, nation, or problem. By speaking a word, He created the whole universe!

But the Bible reveals something that does move the Lord: people with humble hearts. He told Isaiah, “This is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word” (Isaiah 66:2).

God looks for people who are not afraid, but who trust Him, have faith, serve Him, love His Word, desire a personal relationship with Him, seek first His Kingdom, and are committed to reaching lost souls and impacting the nations with the Gospel.

As you face life’s challenges, don’t feel afraid or insignificant. Focus on Almighty God! Let Him give you His vision for the world and reveal how you can make a difference.

Reflection Question: Do you trust God more than the size of your problems?

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I trust my life to You. Give me a burden for souls. Use me to impact lives for Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
Isaiah 40

05/31/2026

Anchored by Remembrance
Daily Devotional•2 Minutes
Anchored by remembrance. Deuteronomy reminds God’s people to look back with gratitude, remembering His deliverance, His commands, and the faithfulness that anchors life moving forward.

“Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the LORD your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath” (Deuteronomy 5:15).

Deuteronomy is a book about remembering. God commanded His people to remember their history in Egypt and how He delivered them … the Law and the experiences of previous generations … His warnings about the consequences of disobedience. Moses even reminded them about mistakes he had made.

These reminders were important as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. Yes, this was a land of abundance, but God warned that they would face false religions and tempting lifestyles. So He gave them a series of commands designed to help them remember: feasts, festivals, and Sabbath days that they were to keep … times when His people were to gather to celebrate, make offerings, and remember their past and all He had done for them.

We need these kinds of reminders in our own lives. Why? Because we so easily can forget His Word, His warnings, our own history, and all He’s done for us. And because we often get distracted by popular opinions or the pressures of life.

Spend time thinking about your history—your life. Think about what you owe to previous generations, to friends and family members, to men and women who’ve faithfully proclaimed the Word and been testimonies for the Gospel.

Pay attention to God’s Word. It has been given to warn you, instruct you, teach you, and provide the principles you need to discover God’s blessings and success in every area of your life.

Reflection Question: What has God done in your life that you need to remember?

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, help me build my life on Your Word. Bring to mind the ways You have cared for and guided me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today's Bible Reading
Deuteronomy 5

05/31/2026

May 31, 2026
A Love That Transforms
Loving difficult people isn't natural, but it's one of the ways others see Christ in us.
Matthew 5:43-45

If we responded simply from natural impulses, we’d be kind to those who are kind to us and vengeful toward those who hurt us. It’s human nature.

Jesus clearly teaches us to love even our enemies. And He lived out what He taught: Christ loved us enough to die for us while we were still sinners (Rom. 5:8-10). He offered His love without waiting for us to be deserving of it.

When we respond to hostility with love, something remarkable happens. First, the Father is pleased, which brings His children joy, peace, and deep satisfaction. Second, we get to watch how God moves in the relationship. Sometimes hearts soften. Sometimes reconciliation happens. Sometimes we simply become more like Jesus in the process.

There’s also an internal transformation. We become aware that the Holy Spirit is working from within, enabling divine love to flow through us in ways we couldn’t manufacture on our own. Galatians 5:22-23 lists nine qualities of spiritual fruit that He produces in believers—and love is the first one mentioned.

Loving difficult people isn’t natural—it’s supernatural. And it’s one of the clearest ways others see Christ in us.

Bible in One Year: Esther 6-10

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