Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 29 April 2026 (In Touch) Wednesday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: True Freedom
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: John 8:31-36
When Jesus was born, the Israelites were experiencing great oppression. That’s why they looked forward to the promised Messiah, who they assumed would bring freedom and victory.
But instead of overthrowing the Romans, Jesus spoke about respecting authority and showing love to enemies. Rather than win victory for the Jews alone, He brought blessing even to Gentiles and the despised Samaritans (John 4:4-30; Luke 7:6-10). The people expected Him to overpower the domineering nation through battle, but He allowed those in authority to crucify Him.
So, thinking Jesus surely was not the promised Savior who would liberate God’s chosen people, the Jews rejected Him. They failed to understand that Christ was most concerned about the freedom of our hearts. He came to release us from the bondage of sin in our life, but He does not always free us from our current circumstance.
Jesus came for you—He died to rescue you from sin. Have you accepted His free gift of salvation? His presence can change your life, and His truth can overcome harmful, faulty thinking. Walking with the Lord is truly walking in freedom. We can always lean on His strength and choose the right path.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Kings 21-23
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Have you accepted Jesus’ free gift of salvation? His presence can change your life.
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.