Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 18 April 2026 (In Touch) Saturday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Sent to Serve
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: John 17:18-21
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Too often, people wrongly believe they have no real purpose in life. But that isn’t what God has planned for His children. So let’s look to Jesus as our example for how to think and live. Scripture clearly shows His coming was no accident and His time was not wasted—He came to accomplish a goal.
Many times in the Gospels, Jesus referred to having been sent by the Father. That word implies focus and intention. Jesus didn’t just appear; He was sent into the world for a clear purpose.
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And what was that purpose? Matthew 20:28 reveals Jesus came not to conquer but to serve. His life shows a clear mission, and everything He did in the Gospels—revealing the Father, dying for sin, saving the lost, and providing abundant life—was an integral part of His purpose.
No matter where He was, who He was with, or what He was doing, the Lord was always mindful of the reason for His coming. What’s more, just as Jesus was sent by the Father, so we are sent by Christ—to carry His message of hope throughout the world. Is this purpose evident in your life? Pray for clarity and focus as you serve the Lord today.
BIBLE IN A YEAR: 1 Kings 13-14
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Pause a moment and ask God to open your eyes to the people around you who need encouragement and hope.
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.
