Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 9 January 2026 (In Touch) Friday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: How to Walk With God
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 5:21-24
Enoch had such a close walk with the Lord that Scripture says, “God took him” (Gen. 5:24). This means that Enoch did not die but was taken directly into the presence of the Lord. As we seek to follow God with passion like Enoch’s, here are some steps that will help us grow:
- Reconciliation. This term essentially means “God moving toward us.” Through the cross of Christ, God has already made His move in our direction. (See 2 Corinthians 5:18.) When we place our faith in the Savior, we immediately take part in that reconciliation.
- Trusting God. Our heavenly Father wants us to know He is concerned with our spiritual growth and, through Jesus, has provided the way for us to walk closely with Him.
- Agreement. To appreciate the relationship God wants to have with us, we must agree with what His Word teaches.
- Fellowship. Just as our human relationships fall apart without regular contact, our intimacy with the Father is harder to experience if we do not spend time with Him.
Walking with God requires careful attention to the details of our Christian life. When we set our course for God, He will always be there to direct our path (Proverbs 16:9).
Bible in One Year: Genesis 29-31
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Through the cross of Christ, God invited us into relationship with Him.
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.