(The following is the June 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 6 and pay close attention to verses 15-23.) Because slavery was common in the culture at the time of writing, the New Testament uses such language to illustrate spiritual truths. When Paul contrasts life before knowing Christ with …
Practice What You Preach
(The following is the January 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 23 and pay close attention to verses 1-7.) “Practice what you preach” is a common phrase. We don’t respect those who say one thing and do another. Why would we hold in high esteem one who …
The Greatest Commandment
(The following is the January 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 22 and pay close attention to verses 34-40.) Pharisees tested Jesus by asking, “Which command in the law is the greatest?” (v. 36). Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all …
ACTS of Prayer
(The following is the January 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 20 and pay close attention to verses 29-34.) How specific are you in prayer? It is best to be detailed. For example, using “ACTS” as a memory device and organizing structure can help us be thorough …
Embrace God’s Generosity
(The following is the January 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 20 and pay close attention to verses 1-16.) Have you ever felt cheated when a colleague who worked less than you received equal or more compensation? If so, then today’s Scripture will sound familiar. In the …
