Daily Devotionals Jesus Calling and Dr. Charles Stanley

Be still in My Presence, even though countless tasks clamor for our attention. Nothing is as important as spending time with Me. While you wait in My Presence, I do My best work within you 'transforming you by the renewing of your mind'. If you skimp on this time with Me, you may plunge heading into the wrong activities, missing the richness of what I have planned for you.

Do not seek Me primarily for what I can give you. Remember that I, the Giver, am infinitely greater than any gift I might impart to you. Though I delight in blessing My children, I am deeply grieved when My blessings become idols in their hearts. Anything can be an id if it distracts you from Me as your First Love. When I am the ultimated Desire of your heart, you are safe from the danger of idolatry. As you wait in My Presence, enjoy the greatest gift of all: 'Christ in you, the hope of Glory'!

Daily Devotional
March 27, 2010
Eternal Life: You Can Be Sure
JOHN 3:16-17
I have heard many reasons why people are uncertain about their eternal future. "I sin too much," says one. "I don't feel saved, Pastor," says another. Someone else worries that she did not follow the "right procedure" to ask for forgiveness. Still others have erroneously learned from their families or churches that no one can be sure of salvation.
My response to all of these rationales is the same: If you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that His death on the cross purchased God's forgiveness for your sins, then you are saved. And you can be sure.
God's promises never change. He said that those who trust in His Son would have eternal life (John 5:24). What's more, a believer cannot be snatched from God's hand (John 10:27-30).
The Lord loves us unconditionally. Nothing can separate a believer from God's love (Rom. 8:35-39). Satan's charges against us can never change how precious we are to our Father.
The Savior's work on the cross is finished. Jesus Christ made one perfect sacrifice—His own life. In this single act, He atoned for every sinful deed, word, and thought (Heb. 9:11-12, 26). When we receive His salvation, it is ours forever.
God loved us so much that He sent His Son to die for our sins so we could live eternally in His presence. It really is that simple. Whatever your doubts, ask the Holy Spirit to confront them with biblical truth. He will quietly assure your heart that you are God's child forever (Rom. 8:16).