Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 7 May 2026 (In Touch) Thursday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: God’s Love: Our Reason for Hope
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: 1 John 4:7-10
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Without a sense of purpose, it can be easy to lose hope. But God created each person for a reason: to love Him and be loved by Him. Let’s look at several defining attributes of divine love:
- God’s love is personal. Christianity stands out among world religions because God desires a personal relationship with us. He loves each and every one of His children.
- God’s love is unconditional. It’s who He is (1 John 4:8) rather than simply something He does. Nothing about your character or behavior can make Him love you less or more.
- God’s love is available to everyone. It is inexhaustible. The Lord does not have favorites, but He does have intimates. These are followers who spend time with Him, talking and listening, walking in obedience, and desiring to know and love Him with their whole heart. He wants all of us to choose this kind of relationship with Him.
The Father didn’t just say He loves you; He proved it by sending His Son to rescue us from sin (Romans 5:8). Those who haven’t trusted in the Savior can go through life oblivious to the blessing of His unconditional care. That’s why we must live joyously and tell others that God’s infinite, eternal love is offered to us all.
Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 19-21
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: God’s love is unconditional, unlimited, and available to all.
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.