Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 6 May 2026 (In Touch) Wednesday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Time Well Spent
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Joshua 1:6-8
God told Joshua how the Israelites would take possession of the Promised Land. He included a vital instruction: to meditate on His law day and night and to obey everything it said.
The psalmist teaches us the importance of meditating on Scripture (Psalms 1:2-3). We should dwell on it daily, focusing our attention on God’s character and ways. This involves prayerfully reading His Word, being silent before Him so we can hear His voice, and applying biblical truth.
Of course, these things don’t just happen. Distractions take away from our ability to focus, so it is necessary to set aside a time when we can be still and listen. Consider the benefits of doing so. Meditation …
- Quiets our spirit and provides space for God to purify us.
- Improves our discernment about direction for our life.
- Sharpens our awareness of God’s presence.
- Develops our hunger for the Word so we can gain deeper understanding of Jesus and greater sense of His power.
Meditation may require you to get up earlier or surrender some free time during the day. But living a Christ-centered life filled with peace and joy depends upon our commitment to focus our mind and heart on Him regularly.
Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 16-18
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Discover how slowing down to meditate on God’s Word can deepen your walk with Christ.
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.