Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 14th February 2026 (In Touch) Saturday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Showing Agape Love
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Yesterday, we saw that agape, or unconditional love, empowers us to respond calmly to difficulties, show patience while waiting, and sacrifice without complaint. We demonstrate agape when we …
- Forgive. Once the prodigal son returned, love made it possible for his father to let go of past hurts and forgive the young man (1 Peter 4:8). We can do the same for people who hurt us, though that doesn’t mean we should allow the harm to continue.
- Act generously. The son came home with few expectations. His father greeted him and dressed him in the finest garments. Godly love, which keeps no record of wrongs, made it possible to show such generosity.
- Serve joyfully. Upon receiving back what “was lost and has been found” (Luke 15:32), the father hosted a celebration. He expressed his love by letting joy overflow in service to others.
- Restore those who fall. The one who both abandoned his father and squandered his inheritance was again given the rights of a son.
When we sin, our heavenly Father patiently waits for us to turn back to Him. He accepts our repentance, rejoices in our return, and restores intimacy with Him. And we’re meant to extend agape to others. With whom could you share this love?
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Thought for Today: Divine love enables us to forgive, serve generously, and restore those who have fallen.
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.
