Part 5. Trust. Begin to look at your situation as an opportunity to trust your sovereign, omnipotent God who always works everything for your good (Romans 8:28). Consider these practices instead of becoming anxious or fearful.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, May 8, 2019.
We hear a lot about love in books, songs, and conversations, and we can lose sight of its spiritual dimensions. Believers must remember that God’s love is of a much higher caliber – it is the starting point of our salvation. If He had not loved us first (1 John 4:10), we’d be destined for eternal consequences rather than eternal life. Never let the world’s shallow concept of love rob you of the wonder of being a recipient of God’s divine love, which transforms us from enemies to heirs.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, January 12, 2021.
Remember His great love and great mercy!
When Jesus called His disciples, they immediately dropped everything and followed Him (Matthew 4:18-25). Today we might think that following Christ was easier then because Jesus was physically present with them. But since we can’t see, hear, or touch Jesus, how do we follow Him today?
When Christ was about to leave this earth, He told His disciples it was to their advantage that He go away because then the Helper could come (John 16:7). He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, who would soon indwell believers (John 14:16-17). The internal presence of the third member of the Trinity is the closest guidance possible, an amazing gift from God to those first-century disciples, and to us.
Today we follow Jesus by heeding His Holy Spirit, who speaks through Scripture and brings its principles to mind. The Spirit guides us each step of the way and teaches us the truths of God. But His work goes beyond that, transforming us from the inside out and enabling us to live righteously. He helps us discern God’s will and then gives us the desire and strength to serve obediently.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, December 3, 2020.
More than just writing His law on stone, God was writing His law on the hearts of those people He transformed.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for 2 Corinthians 3:3.
Live in submissive communion with the Lord Jesus, loving and obeying Him – and you have nothing to fear.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for 1 Peter 3:15.
Set aside time today to really listen for Him-through Scripture, prayer, and circumstances. When you hear from Him, respond in gratitude for His loving involvement in your life.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, June 3, 2020.
Wait…with an eager and patient anticipation of the Lord.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Psalm 27:14.
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