Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 6 November 2025 (In Touch) Thursday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: A City on a Hill
TODAY’S SCRPTURE: Matthew 5:14-16
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14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
If you’ve ever looked at a photograph of earth at night taken from space, it’s easy to see urban areas because they’re so brightly lit. You can’t miss them.
The same is true for believers. We are called to “shine” like the city on a hill that Jesus spoke about—to live in such a way that others will observe our good works and see evidence of God in our life (Matthew 5:14-16).
A Christian’s faith is made evident through his or her deeds. We want coworkers, friends, and others in our sphere of influence to notice how we live. Why? So they might gradually begin to understand that God is worthy and good. That means we can be effective witnesses both through the words we say and the things we do.
To balance this command, however, the Lord gives us an admonition in Matthew 6:1: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them.” In other words, we must be mindful of our motive. If we’re performing to get the attention of others, we will lose out on a heavenly reward.
We are to be a reflection of God’s light and glory. It is He who not only gives opportunity to shine but also equips us with the strength and gifts to work for the kingdom.
BIBLE IN A YEAR: John 14-16
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: When we are faithful to the Lord, our actions will point others to Him.
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
