Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 12th February 2026 (In Touch) Thursday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Doing God’s Work God’s Way
Today’s Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-7
It’s easy to think that life should be divided into two separate parts: the secular, which seems separate from the Lord, and the spiritual. But we are God’s children, so every aspect of life is to be an expression of that divine relationship.
Our culture wants us to believe that we can accomplish much without God. People will point out our human strengths, like education or skills and assure us that we have all that is necessary for success. The implication is that we don’t need God. And Satan relies on this tactic because he always wants to turn us away from reliance upon the Lord.
The Bible tells us something different. To do God’s work God’s way means we must rely on His Spirit instead of depending on ourselves. When we’re leaning on the Spirit’s strength and wisdom, we will …
- Be fully persuaded we’ll fail without God’s active presence.
- Seek to please God alone and not compromise.
- Look expectantly for the Holy Spirit to work.
- Spend more time thanking and praising Him.
- Exhibit joy, a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
The lives of God’s children are to be characterized by steady reliance upon the Holy Spirit, a bond that changes everything.
Bible in One Year: Numbers 11-13
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Every part of the believer’s life should be characterized by steady reliance upon the Holy Spirit.
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.
