In Touch Daily Devotions 19 January 2022 | By Dr. Charles Stanley

In Touch Daily Devotions 19 January 2022 | By Dr. Charles Stanley 

In Touch Daily Devotions 19 January 2022 | By Dr. Charles Stanley

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TOPIC:

A Reason for Confidence

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: 

Proverbs 3:21-26

My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

So they will be life to your soul And adornment to your neck.

Then you will walk in your way securely And your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Do not be afraid of sudden fear Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes;

For the LORD will be your confidence And will keep your foot from being caught.

In Touch Daily Devotions 19 January 2022 | MESSAGE

Negativity affects us in both spiritual and physical ways. Even simply spending time with a pessimistic individual can take a toll. On the other hand, positivity—especially that related to confidence in the Lord—enables us to live as our Father desires.

As God’s children, we have every reason to live with assurance. His very presence is permanently within us, and He has granted us His peace, which passes all understanding (Phil. 4:7). In addition, He promises to provide for our needs and empower us to obey and serve Him.

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Sometimes, however, we have trouble accepting and living in these spiritual blessings. When that’s the case, we should purposefully take steps to develop confidence in our all-powerful God. This begins with meditating on His Word and drawing near to Him in prayer. As we grow in our understanding of the Lord and His promises, our faith is strengthened and confidence in Him increases.

The world is full of distrust, fear, and uncertainty. Don’t allow yourself to be influenced by negative messages that take your eyes off Christ. Focus on the truth of Scripture and put your confidence in almighty God. Facing each day with His strength will drive away doubt and anxiety.

BIBLE IN A YEAR

Exodus 10-12

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Negativity doesn’t fit who we are as God’s children—we should have confidence in our almighty Lord.

In Touch Daily Devotions 19 January 2022 | By Dr. Charles Stanley. He is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, both located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stanley’s heart’s desire is to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.