(The following is the December 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 11 and pay close attention to verses 7-13.) Christians face battles on many fronts. We enter regions hostile to the faith to fulfill the Great Commission. We plead with individuals to receive Christ. We work in our communities …
Tag: Spiritual Warfare
Put On the Full Armor of God
(The following is the September 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 6 and pay close attention to verses 10-18.) Christians are in a constant spiritual battle on this side of Heaven. We are ill-equipped on our own to fight Satan and those who oppose Christ. Fortunately, we don’t have …
When Time is Short
(The following is the December 16 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 12 and pay close attention to verses 7-12.) Have you hurriedly tried to complete a task that usually takes much longer? You may be more focused or frantic, rushing to meet a deadline. That behavior contrasts with taking …
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 …
