Our Refuge

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Trust in Him at all times, you people;

Pour out your heart before Him;

God is a refuge for us.

Psalm 62:8

Discerning Direction from God-Part 5

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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.

Spiritual Awakening and Respite

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The stubbornness of humanity’s sinful rebellion is such that without a sovereignly-bestowed spiritual awakening, all sinners refuse to acknowledge the depth of their spiritual poverty.

Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Matthew 11:28-30.

We are ALL on Death Row

We are all on death row, and there is only one way out. Jesus.

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Affliction, Detours, and Destination

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Patience is the primary virtue needed in order to reach your destination, along with your faith and trust in Jesus.

Commentary from the Masterwork study, Detours, by Tony Evans.

Let Faith Overcome Feelings

Matthew 18:3

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Emotions constantly fluctuate, but the facts about God never change. So instead of making decisions out of fear, let’s rely on what we know about the Lord. Unbelief often results in aimless wandering and decisions we come to regret. But when we courageously trust God and His Word, we will find fulfillment in His purpose.

Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, July 17, 2021.

Wrong Voices

The High Cost of Wavering Faith

In Numbers 13:25-33, they chose to believe the bad report of some spies instead of trusting God. To walk obediently with the Lord, we need to guard against the influence of those who don’t recognize His greatness.

Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, July 17, 2021.