Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 2 April 2026 (In Touch) Thursday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: A Heart for God
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Acts 13:16-22
God’s assessment of David is one of Scripture’s highest divine praises. In Acts 13:22, the Lord called David “a man after My heart, who will do all My will.”
In other words, a desire to obey God is an essential characteristic of having a heart for Him. King David’s life wasn’t flawless, but his pattern was to follow God. And when David sinned, he knew what to do—he prayed the Lord would search out any hurtful way in his life and help him get back on track to become the kind of person God intended (Psalms 139:23-24).
David’s highest priority was his relationship with the Lord. He delighted in God’s law and treasured intimate communion with Him. The Scriptures reveal many examples of how David trusted the Lord in all the challenges of his life. He recognized that any greatness he achieved as king was actually due to God alone.
Becoming a person with a heart for the Lord is a valuable goal. While perfection isn’t possible, a growing relationship with our heavenly Father is. In the process, we will discover that our desires and interests increasingly align with God’s, and obeying Him will be our great delight.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 27-29
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: We love God when we habitually—though imperfectly—align our desires with His.
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.