Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 13th February 2026 (In Touch) Friday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 13th February 2026 (Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: The Power of Love
Today’s Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
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There are four Greek words for love: eros (romantic love), philia (friendship love), storge (familial love), and agape (unconditional, selfless love). Our Father’s care for us is agape—love so strong that He chose to bring us into a right relationship with Himself through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross (1 John 4:10).
The Parable of the Prodigal Son gives us a good example of this type of love. Agape is evident in our life when we …
- Respond reasonably to difficulty. The son prematurely asked for his share of the inheritance, revealing an attitude that must have pained his father. But the older man didn’t allow hurt feelings to break the relationship or prevent a measured response.
- Sacrifice without complaint. Though he knew his son was committed to a ruinous course, the father quietly fulfilled the request. In doing so, he chose the way of love, directing his efforts towards preserving their relationship.
- Wait patiently. Out of deep affection, the father let his son leave. Yet he remained hopeful and waited for the young man to recognize that sin could never deliver what he desired.
As the Spirit’s work empowers us to show sacrificial love, we become people characterized by calm and patience. Ask the Lord to help you love and care for others as He would.
Bible in One Year: Numbers 14-16
Thought for Today: Because the Holy Spirit empowers us, we can respond to others calmly, patiently, and without complaint.
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.
