VITAL Life Application Devotions

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...

“Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.” – Romans 16:12 Tryphaena and Tryphosa and Persis were so important to Paul that he greeted them by name in his letter to the Romans....

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.” – Matthew 6:33 For centuries, the legends of treasure have captured the imagination of people. Legends have been sparked telling of untold wealth and treasure. Hidden...