Trust in Him at all times, you people;
Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us.
Psalm 62:8
Our Refuge
Psalms
He is speaking
God reaches out to us. He is speaking, knocking, and seeking entrance to our lives. Unfortunately our restless hearts are prone to wander, and our minds are distracted by the many voices competing for attention. We must develop the habit of settling ourselves in order to hear the Lord. Do you ever pull away from the clamor and try to distinguish the sound of the Beloved knocking and calling?
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, June 21, 2022.
Gratitude and deep love for God
Because of our faith in Christ’s completed work on the cross, we can be assured that we have received and will continue to receive His divine mercy. But that doesn’t give us license to sin (Romans 6:1-2). Rather, it should produce gratitude along with deeper love for God and a passion for holiness.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, July 20, 2022.
Never beyond His reach
Forgiveness of sins is based on the riches of God’s grace and the sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. When Jesus said, “It is finished,” He was proclaiming that redemption for sins was accomplished (John 19:30). He paid the full price with His death, and now all who believe in Him are forgiven. This is great news!! Further, the scope of Christ’s atoning sacrifice reaches back to the past, into the present, and beyond to the future. That means we never have to fear that something we did in the past or might do in the future is beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. The Lord never takes back His pardon.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, July 20, 2022.
Live thoughtfully.
Psalm 25:8-15
Are you living thoughtfully or automatically? It’s easy to get up each morning, do our work, enjoy some relaxation or entertainment, and fall into bed each night without giving any thought to God’s involvement in our lives. When we look for God’s footprints in our days, we discover the scope of His involvement in our life. Each night before you go to sleep, take some time to reflect on the day’s activities. Know that the Lord is constantly with you, guarding you and offering guidance. He wants you to understand life from His perspective as you rely on His wisdom and power to face any challenge.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 19, 2022.
Recording our spiritual journey
When trouble strikes we sometimes forget what we know to be true about the Lord. We struggle to recall past answers to prayer, God’s faithfulness in earlier situations, and lessons learned in previous crises. Only the present seems real as our minds struggle with fears about the future and our troubled emotions prevent us from thinking clearly. Reading Scripture is the best way to remember biblical truths, but another helpful tool is a spiritual journal. It’s a place for you to document your pilgrimage with the Lord and specific details of how He’s worked in your personal life. This kind of written record can serve as a map to trace where you’ve been and how God has helped you along the way.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 12, 2022.
The Safety of the Faithful
But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him. Psalm 4:3
This image is an expression of one example of idol worship, or, worship of anything other than God. Those in the photo are ‘posing’ with their televisions, it appears, as we may pose with a loved one for a photo. The object of idol worship could be anything, however.
Ignoring the Word
Putting together a toy or a piece of furniture rarely goes as smoothly as expected. This is especially true if we don’t read the instructions. Perhaps they’re too long or difficult to understand, so we ignore them. Then we wonder why the project doesn’t turn out right. This is how many believers live the Christian life. They try to figure it out without referring to God’s Word. The Bible is too long, they think. But ignoring the Word of God is dangerous. When we stop reading Scripture and applying its principles, we don’t just stand still; we actually start drifting away from God. If you desire to glorify God and overcome worries, fears, and sin, the Scripture must be your priority. Reading, studying, and applying the Word may require sacrifices, but the reward of knowing your Savior better and living a life pleasing to God is worth it. Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, October 6, 2021.
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