Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 31 July 2026 (In Touch) Friday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: An Ordinary Person
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 4:18-20
Peter was an ordinary man who lived in an extraordinary time. His was the generation that saw Jesus live, die, and rise again.
It was through his brother Andrew that Peter met the Lord (John 1:40-42). When Jesus invited them to become disciples, both brothers left their fishing trade to follow Him (Matt. 4:20).
Peter demonstrated an eagerness to be near Jesus. Whether encountering Christ on the water during a storm (Matthew 14:27-29) or speaking to Him during His transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-5), Peter was devoted to his Master’s service.
In the beginning, Peter was quick to speak and act, and this impulsiveness created problems for him. For example, when Jesus was talking about His own imminent suffering and death, Peter objected, as if he knew better than the Lord. Christ’s rebuke was swift and direct (Matthew 16:21-23). The apostle learned from his mistakes and was later given great responsibility. He is a good example of growth—learning to listen before reacting, trusting Christ’s wisdom over his own instincts, and maturing through his mistakes.
The Lord chooses ordinary people like Peter to build His kingdom. When we love and obey Jesus, He accomplishes more through us than we could ever imagine.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Isaiah 36-39
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.
