Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 19 March 2026 (In Touch) Thursday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: What Does It Mean to Be Saved?
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Psalms 25:12-18
How does a person become righteous in God’s eyes? The path to redemption doesn’t begin with a decision to live a better life or to stop doing something wrong. Rather, it starts with the realization that we cannot correct our sinful nature on our own. It’s impossible to make ourselves righteous; we must depend on Jesus’ work on the cross. God applies the benefit of the Lord’s atoning sacrifice and adopts you into His family.
Your good works and righteous acts are a sign of a transformed heart, but they cannot earn salvation. Scripture tells us that being saved is “not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Ephesians 2:9). When you stand before God, the only way you can be forgiven of your sins is through Jesus and His sacrificial, substitutionary atoning death at Calvary. The Savior came to give His life in order to rescue many (Mark 10:45). His actions show His immense love for mankind.
No matter what you have done, you can be cleansed of the stain left by sin. Confess any known transgressions to the Lord and turn from them. Then Jesus will forgive you and write your name in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27). By trusting in Him, you are assured of eternity in His presence.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Judges 18-19
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: No matter what you have done, you can be forgiven—if you turn to Jesus.
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.