Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 27 January 2026 (In Touch) Tuesday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Life After Death
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Luke 12:16-20
The thought of death frightens many people. But believers have no reason to fear. Jesus’ empty tomb proves that there is life after the physical body dies.
Those who aren’t believers often have one of two different approaches to life. The first group piles up wealth, good deeds, or worldly success. They expect to “live on” in the memories of those who benefit from their hard work. The other group chooses to laugh in the face of death. Their philosophy is “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die” (1 Corinthians 15:32). Their existence seems pleasurable, but ultimately it will always fall short of providing true contentment. That’s because God does not intend for our life to be meaningless.
For all of us who are in Christ, fulfilling our unique God-given purpose is the key to significance. In this life, we neither labor to leave a physical legacy nor waste our days pursuing pleasure. Instead, we help those in need, influence our culture, and reach out to share the good news of God’s love.
For the believer, death is not an end. It is the doorway to a new life of serving the Lord in heaven. Our days on earth are just the beginning of our existence; they will seem like only a few minutes compared to an eternity spent in His presence.
Bible in One Year: Exodus 34-35
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: For the believer, death is just the doorway to our eternal home with our Father.
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.