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In Touch Devotional 13 May 2021 with Dr Charles Stanley – Motivation to Press On

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In Touch Devotional 13 May 2021 with Dr Charles Stanley – Motivation to Press On

Dr Charles Stanley In Touch Devotional for Thursday 13th May 2021

TOPIC: MOTIVATION TO PRESS ON

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58
51 Behold, I tell you a [a]mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”

55 “O[b] Death, where is your sting?
O Hades, where is your victory?”

56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Dr Charles Stanley’s Note: We would all agree life can be difficult. Pressures of daily living can feel overwhelming, relationships can disappoint us, and at times our expectations go unmet. So it’s good to remember an important truth that can sustain us: This life is not all there is; the best is yet to come.

Having the promise of the resurrection gives us the motivation we need to “be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). We know that our efforts are never in vain and our Father has provided everything we need to succeed:

• God’s Word reveals His purpose for all believers and transforms our character, thoughts, and behaviors to align with His desires.

• The Holy Spirit providentially guides us into God’s will and empowers our obedience.

• Spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit and enable us to serve the Lord in the way He’s planned.

• Prayer allows us to communicate with God at any time to receive guidance and grace to help with every need.

These remarkable divine provisions, together with the promise of resurrection and the glories of heaven, give us good reason to persevere and never lose heart.

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