Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 17th February 2026 (In Touch) Tuesday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: From Emptiness to Fulfillment
Today’s Scripture: John 4:3-29
As we saw yesterday, many people experience feelings of emptiness. How can we prevent this from happening? The account of the Samaritan woman in John 4 is a wonderful place to start. Through the story, we learn that …
Filling our emptiness is important to the Lord. In the first century, Jewish people bypassed Samaria because of their hatred for its inhabitants. Yet Jesus chose to travel there because He knew a hurting woman was ready to hear about the Father’s love.
Our attempts at happiness often fall short. The woman at the well had been wed five times, but her marriages hadn’t provided what she truly needed.
God knows our pain. When the woman said she didn’t have a husband, Jesus revealed that He already knew. By demonstrating His awareness of both her hurt and her longing, He helped the woman recognize her greater need: a Savior.
Jesus can satisfy our yearnings. Jesus revealed the way to experience a full life: “Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst” (vv. 13-14).
Do you ever feel like the Samaritan woman—tossed aside and craving love and fulfillment? Surrender to your loving heavenly Father, and life as you know it will change for the better.
Bible in One Year: Numbers 26-27
Thought for Today: Jesus can satisfy the yearnings of your heart.
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.