VITAL Life Application Devotions

“Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us reveals the fragrance of the knowledge of Him in every place.”—2 Corinthians 2:14 In 1861, Francis Pott served on a committee compiling hymns for a new hymnal for the Church of England. He...

“To this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their hearts. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed … the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”—2 Corinthians 3:15–17 Despite all the evidence, why do some people...

“The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles … he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.”—Psalm 34:17–19 How do we react when...

“For God, who said, ‘Light shall shine out of darkness,’ is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”—2 Corinthians 4:6 Have you ever been shocked when someone you knew not to be of faith had...

“We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”—2 Corinthians 4:7 How easily each of us can become discouraged by the conditions we face. But the Bible describes how God can work through any situation. He can...

“We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God.”    2 Corinthians 6:3–4 Not everyone was convinced by Paul’s ministry and the messages he delivered. Some, in fact, were critical of him...

John 15:4-5 "...Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. [Live in Me, and I will live in you.] Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in Me. I am the Vine; you are the...