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March 9, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Embracing a New Season in Christ


Opening Verse

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
— Hebrews 12:1 (KJV)

Point to Consider

Imagine stepping into the heat of summer while still wearing a big, heavy winter coat. It would be uncomfortable, unnecessary, and hold you back from enjoying the warmth of the season. Spiritually, many of us do the same thing—we carry the weight of past failures, old habits, and unnecessary burdens into the new season God has prepared for us.

Spring forward in your faith by shedding what no longer serves you. If God has called you into a new place, a new mindset, or a new level of faith, don’t drag the baggage of the past with you. It’s time to step into the freedom and renewal that God is offering.

What This Means

  • Let go of unnecessary burdens – God is calling you forward, but you must release what’s weighing you down.
  • Stop dressing for the past season – Old struggles, sins, and regrets don’t belong where God is taking you.
  • Embrace the new thing God is doing – You can’t move forward while clinging to the past.

Think About This

  • What “heavy coat” (past sin, fear, regret) are you still carrying?
  • Is there something God has asked you to let go of, but you’ve been hesitant to release?
  • How can you step forward in faith today, leaving behind what no longer belongs?

Prayer

Lord, I don’t want to walk into the new season carrying the weight of the old. Help me lay aside every burden and every sin that holds me back. Give me the strength to step forward into Your plans with faith and freedom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?”
— Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)

February 13, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Taking the Next Step in Faith

Opening Verse

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:14 (KJV)

Introduction

Jesus never stood still in His ministry. He was always moving forward, always taking the next step to fulfill God’s purpose. Whether He was preaching, healing, teaching, or preparing for the cross, He walked in obedience to the Father. As His followers, we must also keep moving, always looking for the next step God is calling us to take.

Devotional Story

A woman had been in the same routine for years—going to church, reading her Bible, and praying, but feeling stuck. She longed for more but didn’t know what to do. One day, during her devotion time, she read about how Jesus called Peter out of the boat to walk on water. She felt a tug on her heart—“Take the next step.”

She prayed, asking God what that next step was. Slowly, He revealed it. It wasn’t something dramatic; it was simple—volunteer at the church, mentor a younger believer, step into a deeper level of faith. As she obeyed, new opportunities opened. She found herself leading Bible studies, sharing the Gospel, and encouraging others.

She realized that growth in faith isn’t about staying where it’s comfortable; it’s about always pressing forward. Jesus didn’t remain where He started—He moved from town to town, from one teaching to another, from healing to the cross. He always took the next step.

What This Means

Faith is active, not stagnant. Jesus was always on the move, following the Father’s plan. If we want to grow spiritually, we must ask, “What’s my next step?” It could be forgiving someone, serving more, studying the Word deeper, or stepping into a new calling. Whatever it is, take that step in faith.

Think About This

  • Is there an area of your life where you feel stuck?
  • Have you asked God what your next step is?
  • Are you willing to step out in faith, even when it’s uncertain?

Prayer

Father, thank You for leading me step by step. Help me to recognize where You are calling me next and give me the courage to move forward in faith. Like Jesus, may I never stay stagnant, but always press toward Your purpose for my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” – Psalm 37:23 (KJV)