Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 3rd February 2026 (In Touch) Tuesday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Service Is an Acknowledgment
Scripture: Psalms 100:1-2
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Who is a servant of God? We are! Some people think that believers are separated into two groups: servants (individuals in full-time ministry) and laypeople. The Bible makes no such distinction. Instead, Paul—a tentmaker by trade—reminds the Ephesians that believers are saved so that they might serve (Ephesians 2:10).
If there were no other reason to serve God besides gratitude for salvation, that would be cause enough. We are rescued and given eternal life along with the Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence. Our service is an acknowledgment of all the Father did for us by sending His Son.
Many people, believers included, serve the big “I.” In other words, they’re continually thinking, What do I find satisfying and pleasing? What do I need to be happy and prosperous? Here’s a harsh reality and a simple way to remember it: If “I” is our master, we are committing I-dolatry. Anything given first place over God—including selfish desires—is an idol.
Service isn’t just a good idea. God calls us to be servants so we can each invest our life in an eternally valuable purpose: the salvation of others and their subsequent discipleship for His glory. Our job may seem small or our limitations great, but the truth is that we’re all servants of Christ with a role in the kingdom.
Bible in One Year: Leviticus 14-16
Thought for Today: Each follower of Christ is called to serve.
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.
