VITAL Life Application Devotions

Matthew 13:45 “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.” Pearls are something that are worn on occasions that called for the finest dress. There is something elegant about a string of pearls.  A merchant looking for fine pearls, Jesus says, is...

Proverbs 13:22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children. Lawyers are often needed to ensure that a large inheritance is divided properly—as stated in a legal will. Without that framework, the people in some families would tear each other apart...

Numbers 32:17 “We will arm ourselves for battle and go ahead of the Israelites until we have brought them to their place.” The promised land was just across the Jordan River, but the land on the near side of the ­river looked good for grazing. So the tribes of Reuben...

“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” – Psalm 42:5 Despite whatever struggles we go through, we need to remember that God is God. In our earthly journeys we...

“The following night the Lord stood by him and said, ‘Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.’” – Acts 23:11 On the surface, Paul seemed bold and confident. But in reality, he had human weaknesses....

“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.” – Romans 1:20 People will suffer tragedies. Loved ones will die. Injury...

“Strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient … so that I may come to you in joy by the will of God and relax in your company.” – Romans 15:30–32 Writing to believers in Rome, Paul stressed the importance...