Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 22 July 2026 (In Touch) Wednesday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: The Benefits of Wisdom
SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 3:13-18
Human insight has limits—it can’t compare to the wisdom that comes from God. The truth is, God’s “foolishness” is wiser than man’s understanding (1 Corinthians 1:25). Walking in His wisdom has great benefits, including …
Deeper knowledge of God. The Lord is personally involved in every facet of our life. The better we know His character, the more we will understand His viewpoint, recognize where He is working, and be able to respond properly to life’s circumstances.
Clear guidance. God sees everything, and His perspective is eternal. He knows exactly what’s needed to accomplish His will in our life and what it’ll take to resolve problems in a godly way.
Divine protection. When we seek God’s wisdom instead of relying on our own understanding, we’re protected from decisions that lead us away from His best for our life. His wisdom not only helps us discern what aligns with His purpose but also guards us from paths that would lead to harm.
Knowing God, receiving clear guidance, experiencing divine protection—human wisdom can’t provide any of these. They come only from the heavenly Father, and He offers them freely to all who believe.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 1-3
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: God’s wisdom doesn’t just offer knowledge of who He is—it protects and guides us in ways we can’t fathom.
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.