(The following is the September 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Thessalonians 5 and pay close attention to verses 12-22.) As Paul ended 1 Thessalonians, he gave several brief appeals, including, “Don’t despise prophecies, but test all things. Hold on to what is good” (vv. 20-21). Bible scholars disagree …
Is Your Name in the Lamb’s Book of Life?
(The following is the December 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 13 and pay close attention to verses 5-10.) One theme from Revelation is believers' need for endurance and faithfulness amid persecution. This is evident in chapter 13, where a beast fights against Christians and kills many. …
God Hears Our Prayers
(The following is the December 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 8 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) When we repeatedly pray about a matter and don’t perceive an answer, we may feel like pleading as David did, “Hear my prayer, Lord, and listen to my …
God is the Great Tear Wiper
(The following is the December 10 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 7 and pay close attention to verses 13-17.) How often have you cried in your life? You were probably just a few moments old when you first cried. Many months would pass before you learned how …
Christians Will Not Suffer God’s Wrath
(The following is the December 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 7 and pay close attention to verses 1-3.) Various interpretations exist regarding the timeline of events in Revelation. If centuries of debate haven’t settled the matter, neither will these devotions. Perhaps it’s more helpful to distinguish …
