(The following is the September 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Thessalonians 3 and pay close attention to verses 6-13.) The Bible repeatedly warns against idleness. Proverbs 10:4 says, “Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.” Proverbs 31:27 praises the wife who “watches over the activities …
The Urgent Need for the Gospel of Christ
(The following is the September 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Thessalonians 3 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) The Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20 is Christ’s command to make disciples of people from all nations. It’s difficult to grasp the extent of this task, much less how …
Jesus Christ Is the Center of Our Faith
(The following is the September 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Colossians 1 and pay close attention to verses 15-23.) Jesus Christ is the center of our faith. Colossians contains passages about Christ that emphasize his preeminence. We should ponder them regularly to remain in awe of Christ and what …
Put On the Full Armor of God
(The following is the September 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 6 and pay close attention to verses 10-18.) Christians are in a constant spiritual battle on this side of Heaven. We are ill-equipped on our own to fight Satan and those who oppose Christ. Fortunately, we don’t have …
Remember Who You Are
(The following is the August 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 4 and pay close attention to verses 1-6.) Did your parents ever tell you as you walked out the door to go somewhere, “Remember who you are”?* The instruction reminds children that their actions reflect on the …
