Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 19th February 2026 (In Touch) Thursday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Responding to Mistreatment
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18
Hardship has been a common experience in Christianity ever since the apostles first proclaimed the message of salvation. And though we may never face things like imprisonment or death for our beliefs, we’ve probably all felt the sting of rejection or ridicule.
Peter wrote to a group of believers who were treated harshly because of their faith. His goal was to offer encouragement and a reminder to follow Jesus’ example: Our sinless Lord, who died on the cross to bring us to God, was openly mocked but never responded with anger. Instead, He patiently suffered in full submission to His Father, “entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously” (1 Peter 2:21-23).
Without this perspective, we could quickly descend into self-pity or angry resentment when we’re mistreated. But Peter reminds us that we are blessed when we suffer for the sake of righteousness. Not only will we receive a reward in heaven (Matthew 5:11-12), but we may also have an opportunity to be a witness for Christ.
A wise response to ill-treatment flows from an understanding of God’s ways. We can trust our heavenly Father, knowing that He can work every situation for our good and His glory.
Bible in One Year: Numbers 31-32
Thought for Today: Don’t be discouraged if persecution comes—God blesses those who suffer for the sake of righteousness.
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.
