(The following is the April 5 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 24 and pay close attention to verses 13-27.) One of the most remarkable conversations in the Bible occurs between Jesus and two disciples traveling to Emmaus following the resurrection. Initially, the disciples were prevented …
Alert and Ready for Jesus’ Return
(The following is the March 31 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 21 and pay close attention to verses 34-36.) What good are watchmen who spend their time distracted by other matters and fail to remain on the lookout? What help are security guards who spend time staring at a …
You Cannot Serve God and Money
(The following is the March 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 16 and pay close attention to verses 1-13.) We reveal our priorities partly by how we use and think about money. We can hoard it, never spending more than we must. We can be …
Do others complain about your faith?
(The following is the March 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 15 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) Jesus was no stranger to receiving complaints. They usually came from religious leaders upset with his actions or words. Luke writes, “All the tax collectors and …
How do you acknowledge Christ to others?
(The following is the March 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 12 and pay close attention to verses 8-9.) What are some positive ways we can acknowledge God before others? Jesus said, “Anyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge …
