Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries

Understanding the Call of God - Part 1

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Jan 10, 2026
Discover the four divine calls from God: salvation, sanctification, service, and accountability. Is God calling you? The real question is whether you're listening. Hear inspiring stories, like Samuel's call, and learn how God speaks clearly in our lives. Stanley emphasizes the importance of responding to God's voice—yes, no, or perhaps later. He encourages parents to nurture a spiritual environment for their children to recognize God's promptings early on. Engage with fascinating insights on how the Holy Spirit guides us toward salvation.
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INSIGHT

God Speaks Personally And Clearly

  • God communicates personally and clearly to individuals, not just to famous biblical figures.
  • Charles Stanley emphasizes that God calls every believer and can reveal His will distinctly.
ADVICE

Say Yes To God's Call

  • Respond to God's call with an immediate yes whenever possible rather than delaying or refusing.
  • Saying "not now" functions as a refusal and ignoring God's call is disastrous, Stanley warns.
ANECDOTE

Illness Led To Spiritual Clarity

  • Charles Stanley recounts being laid flat out by illness until he realized God was trying to get his attention.
  • Once he discerned God's message, his condition improved almost immediately.
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