Pastor Steve’s Daily Devotionals

Christmas Calls You to Mission Day 3: Living Boldly for the Gospel Devotional The wise men didn’t keep their discovery to themselves. After encountering Jesus, they returned to their homeland forever changed. Though we don’t have the details, it’s reasonable to believe they shared their incredible experience with others. Their bold journey to find the King demonstrates the kind of faith the world...

Christmas Calls You to Mission Day 2: Two Responses to Jesus Devotional The wise men’s arrival in Jerusalem created quite a stir. While these foreign visitors were filled with joy at the prospect of meeting the newborn King, Herod and all of Jerusalem were troubled. This stark contrast reveals a timeless truth: Jesus brings joy to those who seek Him and distress to those who resist Him. Herod’s re...

Christmas Calls You to Mission Day 1: God’s Heart for the World Devotional When we think of Christmas, we often picture a cozy nativity scene with shepherds and angels. But Matthew’s account introduces us to unexpected visitors—wise men from a distant land who practiced astrology. These weren’t religious people by Jewish standards, yet God used their pagan practices to guide them to Jesus. This re...