(The following is the May 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 5 and pay close attention to verses 33-42.) The Jewish Sanhedrin received sound advice one day from a well-respected member, Gamaliel. Peter and the apostles were on trial for preaching in Jesus’ name. Gamaliel reminded the …
Tag: God’s Sovereignty
The Number of Our Days
(The following is the April 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 17 and pay close attention to verse 15.) Do you ever wonder how long you will live on this Earth? David wrote, “Lord, make me aware of my end and the number of my days so …
Finding Good in the Bad
(The following is the April 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 9 and pay close attention to verses 1-11.) “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” (v. 2). The question revealed the first-century mindset of many regarding physical illness. They believed …
Our Obstacle-Overcoming God
(The following is the March 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 16 and pay close attention to verses 1-4.) As Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome walked to Jesus’ tomb, they wondered who would roll the stone away from the entrance so they could …
Lord Willing
(The following is the May 30 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 18 and pay close attention to verses 18-21.) “Many plans are in a person’s heart, but the Lord’s decree will prevail” (Prov. 19:21). Christians should plan according to our understanding of God’s will for our lives. God’s sovereignty …
