In Touch Devotional 2nd February 2025 By Charles Stanley, Sunday Message
TOPIC: Called to Courage
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Joshua 3:1-17
What would you say if the Lord asked you to take on a leadership role, as He asked Joshua? The Lord wants us to respond with courage when He calls us to tackle something beyond our ability. How can we do this? Here are four steps:
1. Meditate on God’s Word. We are to search for Scripture’s meaning as if we’re hunting for treasure. With the Spirit’s help, we will understand the Bible and learn how to apply its wisdom to our situation.
2. Obey the Word. Scripture is meant to shape our thinking and behavior. As we contemplate biblical truths, they become imprinted on our mind and influence our actions (Psalm 119:11).
3. Trust in God’s promises. Joshua moved the Israelites across the Jordan River toward Jericho because he took God at His word.
4. Remember previous victories. Recalling the Lord’s past protection and faithfulness gives us the courage to trust Him in the future.
Practicing these steps will empower us to focus on victory rather than defeat, disregard unwarranted fearfulness in others, and obey God. What’s one area in your life where you can choose to trust the Lord and be courageous today?
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Leviticus 11-13
THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Practice these four steps to improve your ability to respond with courage.
Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life.