Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 28 January 2026 (In Touch) Wednesday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Facing Death Unprepared
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Luke 23:32-43
God’s grace is revealed in His willingness to welcome anyone at any time into His kingdom. The repentant thief who hung on a cross next to Jesus had nothing to offer the Lord—no good works, no faithful service. He couldn’t even be baptized. In his utterly helpless condition, the only thing he could do was believe. But that was all it took.
Although both thieves began their crucifixion by hurling verbal abuse at Jesus (Matthew 27:44), as the torturous hours passed, one of them had a change of heart. His railing against the Savior turned into defense of Jesus, admission of his own guilt, and a plea for a place in Christ’s kingdom (Luke 23:40-42).
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What was it that turned this mocker into a believer? Scornful onlookers accused Jesus of being exactly who He was: the King of Israel, the Savior, and the Son of God (Matthew 27:42-43). As the condemned man watched and listened, he turned in faith to the only One who could save him—the One dying for him.
On the hill that day, one man died in his sin, one Man died for sin, and the other was saved from his sin. The two men crucified with Jesus were faced with a choice, and the same is true today: We can accept or reject Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf, and what we choose makes an eternal difference.
BIBLE IN A YEAR: Exodus 36-38
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: God welcomes anyone at any time. Have you accepted His gift of salvation?
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.
