(The following is the August 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 3 and pay close attention to verses 1-6.) God used Paul mightily as a minister to the Gentiles, yet Paul never sought praise for his accomplishments or abilities. On the contrary, He magnified Christ and …
The New Jerusalem — A Literal Heaven On Earth
(The following is the December 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 21 and pay close attention to verses 9-27.) When God makes all things new, we’ll experience what John describes as the new Jerusalem that comes “down out of heaven from God, arrayed with God’s glory” (vv. 10-11). He …
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Victors with Christ in Spiritual Battles
(The following is the December 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 17 and pay close attention to verses 13-14.) Do you get discouraged after a failure? A child attempting a new sport may want to quit after initial unsuccessful attempts. Someone learning a new skill may make numerous mistakes …
God Has Satan On a Leash
(The following is the December 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 13 and pay close attention to verses 5-7 and 14-15.) People often ask why bad things happen to good people. The book of Job pondered a similar question as Satan was allowed to bring calamity upon Job and …
Victories Over Christians Are Temporary
(The following is the December 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 11 and pay close attention to verses 7-13.) Christians face battles on many fronts. We enter regions hostile to the faith to fulfill the Great Commission. We plead with individuals to receive Christ. We work in our communities …
