Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 22 January 2026 (In Touch) Thursday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: God’s Pathway to Success
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Joshua 1:7
7 “Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go.
To most people, the word success means “wealth” or “power.” If you stopped the average person on the street and asked whether he is successful, there’s a good chance he might mention his career or investments. Many people simply have no other frame of reference for the concept. But material wealth has nothing to do with spiritual success.
The Lord calls His children to live triumphantly. If the pursuit of success were sinful, how could the Lord have made the promise found in Joshua 1:7? Was He promising money or fame? No. The Lord was promising success as He defined it for His servant.
For Joshua, this meant military victory, steadfast faith, and the fulfillment of God’s promise to Moses (Exodus 6:7-8). Joshua wasn’t concerned with money or fame; rather, he was intensely focused on accomplishing the Lord’s goals for him. Armed with the power of the Word, Joshua followed God’s marching orders, which is why he is seen as a success.
Don’t be confused. Wealth, fame, security, and power have nothing to do with succeeding spiritually. Family, relationships, integrity, faithfulness—these are the things that matter. They are the ways our heavenly Father wants us to succeed.
Bible in One Year: Exodus 19-21
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: The Lord’s definition of success may not be what you expect.
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.