(The following is the December 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 6 and pay close attention to verses 15-17.) Given the wrath poured out on sinners in Revelation 6, one might expect many to turn from sin to Christ, but they do not. Instead, “the kings of the earth, …
Author: Jeff Ross
Author of "Next Step Devotions"; semi-retired after a career in Christian ministry and secular information technology; available for teaching and public speaking; lives in Winchester, KY
Is Your Faith Lukewarm?
(The following is the December 4 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 3 and pay close attention to verses 14-22.) It’s disappointing to sip a drink we expect to be hot only to find it cold. Likewise, we are unsatisfied if we want a cold glass of water on a …
Keep the Love Fires Burning
(The following is the December 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-7.) What are your earliest memories of love? Perhaps it’s the care and compassion shown by parents and family. As you grew and experienced feelings from infatuation to deep …
Contend for the Faith
(The following is the November 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Jude and pay close attention to verses 3-4.) Paul told the Romans, “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Rom. 12:18). That is wise advice, especially when disagreeing over less …
We Are Victors in Christ
(The following is the November 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 John 5 and pay close attention to verses 8-11.) Dramas usually contain a mixture of morally good and evil characters. As the story unfolds, conflict arises between the sides. We are often unsure how the story …
