Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
(The following is the July 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Many Christians feel inadequate when sharing the gospel. We may be introverted or shy, think we know too little about the Bible to answer questions, lack formal training in …
Continue reading Relying on God, Not Yourself, in Witnessing
(The following is the July 6 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 16 and pay close attention to verses 19-20.) Paul told Roman Christians, “Detest evil; cling to what is good” (Rom. 12:9). Similarly, he said, “I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about …
Continue reading There Is a Nail-Scarred Footprint on Satan’s Head
(The following is the June 30 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 12 and pay close attention to verses 9-21.) Have you ever been bored because of nothing to do? If we take Romans 12:9-21 seriously, we should never lack something to do. Following these commands would transform our lives, …
(The following is the June 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 11 and pay close attention to verses 33-36.) The Holy Spirit led biblical writers to break out into hymns of praise several times, such as in Romans 11. Paul cannot contain his worship as he writes, “Oh, the …
(The following is the June 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 7 and pay close attention to verses 1-13.) The New Testament repeatedly affirms that God saves us by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We can’t earn salvation through works or obedience to God’s moral law since we’ve …
