Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries

The Thrill of Obedience - Part 1

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Mar 25, 2026
A reflection on attitudes toward obedience and whether we follow from love or fear. A close look at Luke 5 and the fishing narrative as a teaching moment. How small acts of obedience can open doors to big blessings. Why no command is insignificant and how obedience impacts others. Discussion of seemingly unreasonable calls and trusting the unseen outcome.
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INSIGHT

Small Yeses Open Big Outcomes

  • Obeying seemingly small requests can unlock major life changes and divine purpose.
  • Charles Stanley uses the Luke 5 boat request to show one small “yes” positioned Peter for a miraculous catch and lifelong calling.
ADVICE

Obey Small Things To Receive Blessings

  • Do obey God in matters that seem insignificant because every command has purpose and leads to blessing.
  • Stanley urges listeners to accept small requests (like letting Jesus use your boat) as part of God's chain of blessings.
INSIGHT

Obedience Creates A Chain Reaction

  • Disobedience breaks a chain of connected blessings; obedience creates a chain reaction across your life.
  • Stanley frames God’s instructions as links in a chain that relate one decision to another over time.
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