Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 24 November 2025 (In Touch) Monday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Being Ready in the Tough Times
TODAY’S SCRPTURE: 1 Peter 1:13-14
13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,
The apostle Peter knew challenging days lay ahead for his fellow believers. So he reminded them about their security as children of God: They were chosen by Him, born into a living hope, given spiritual protection, and guaranteed eternity in heaven with their Father (1 Peter 1:1-5). Then, in verses 13-14, Peter gave them specific ways to prepare for the coming trials. His words, divinely inspired by the Lord, can guide us as well.
His first point, which relates to our mind, is that what we believe has a direct impact on our response to problems. So preparation for the future starts with developing right thinking. If we trust that God is looking out for us, then we will feel less threatened by hard circumstances.
A second lesson from Peter is to be “sober in spirit”—in other words, to maintain our balance in the midst of crises large and small. That requires resisting quick fixes to problems and refusing to embrace ungodly ideas or philosophies. With the Spirit’s help, we can learn to stand firm and steadfastly follow the Lord, no matter what comes our way.
How can you prepare spiritually for whatever the future may bring? Today, spend some time meditating on Peter’s words, and pray for God’s guidance and help to stand firm.
BIBLE IN A YEAR: Romans 7-9
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Difficult times come into every believer’s life, but God’s Word helps us respond with faith.
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