In Touch Daily DEVOTIONAL for 2 October 2023 Monday
You are welcome to Today’s In Touch Daily Devotional written by Dr Charles Stanley and published by In Touch Ministry. Charles F. Stanley is the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. He demonstrates a keen awareness of people’s needs and provides Christ-centered biblically-based principles for everyday life.
Today’s Topic: Living Out Our Faith
Do you feel far from God? Maybe it’s time to get back to the basics.
Scripture: John 1:12; John 3:16-17
12 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:
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
In Touch Daily Devotional – Dr. Charles Stanley 2nd October 2023
It’s easy to say that we believe in God, even at times that our heart remains far from Him. That’s a factor of the human condition—not something to punish ourselves over. But it’s wise to be honest with ourselves and the Lord about where we are in our relationship with Him. That’s the best way to move forward and fully experience His peace and joy.
Toward that end, it’s helpful to remember that the simple, basic elements of our faith are more than just simple and basic. They’re profound, transformational realities—not just good or correct thoughts we “believe in.” As Christians, we believe with our whole being. And we grow in faith by regularly including these activities in our routine, as taught in God’s Word:
Talking to the Lord.
Sitting quietly and listening for the Holy Spirit.
Reading the Bible with an open heart and mind.
Reviewing the core beliefs and principles of our faith.
Fellowshipping with others who know Christ.
Worshipping.
The walk of faith needn’t be more complicated than that, whether you’ve known Christ for two months or 20 years. Find a healthy rhythm of doing these things, without worrying about how you’re performing. You’ll see how rich simple faith truly is.
Bible in One Year: Malachi 1-4
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