(The following is the March 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 19 and pay close attention to verses 9-10.) Why did Jesus come to Earth? At the time of his earthly ministry, many expected a Messiah to be a political savior for the Jewish nation, but that isn’t why …
Showing An Attitude of Gratitude to God
(The following is the March 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 17 and pay close attention to verses 11-19.) It feels good to receive gratitude from others who benefit from our actions. While we can’t demand it and should do kind deeds without expecting thanks or recognition, we still …
Attending Church Isn’t Enough; Encounter Christ
(The following is the March 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 13 and pay close attention to verses 10-13.) Once when Jesus taught in a synagogue, he encountered a woman who had endured a disability for more than eighteen years. “She was bent over and could not straighten up …
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Ask, Seek, Knock
(The following is the March 19 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 11 and pay close attention to verses 5-13.) Jesus’ love for people is evident in the compassion he showed. He acted on that love in ways people needed. We are blessed when God proactively sees and meets our …
The Rewards of Obeying Christ
(The following is the March 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 5 and pay close attention to verses 4-7.) Everyone has subjects about which they are more knowledgeable than other people. Through years of study or personal experience, we better understand our profession and other topics of interest. We …
