VITAL Life Application Devotions

“Let’s come before His presence with a song of thanksgiving, let’s shout joyfully to Him in songs.”—Psalm 95:2 NASB Never forget the importance of having a thankful heart. Make it a habit at the end of the day to stand up and thank God for what you have received....

“‘You’re not one of his disciples, are you?’ He denied it, saying, ‘No, I am not.’ But one of the household slaves … asked, ‘Didn’t I see you out there in the olive grove with Jesus?’ Again Peter denied it. Immediately a rooster crowed.”—John 18:25–27 NLT Our lives...

“Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.”—Jeremiah 32:17 NKJV Jeremiah could not understand God’s request. He had asked him to buy a field in Jerusalem when “the city has been given...

“Amend your ways and doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.”—Jeremiah 7:3 NKJV God was not pleased with His people. They had violated His laws, yet they claimed to have changed. Should He believe them? He knew they had made similar promises before and...

Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even more.”—Genesis 37:5 ESV Many dreams are crushed by people who can’t see into the future or don’t recognize factors that may blossom in future years with just the right encouragement. Some...

For many, the giving of gifts is the dominant feature of Christmas. Believers are reminded of God’s amazing gift of salvation. He sent Jesus, to forgive our sins. He offers His salvation to anyone, regardless of age, income, personal history, or status in the world....

Luke pinpoints Jesus’ birth from the moment Caesar Augustus called for a census. This began a chain of events that led Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. But what of Augustus? When Jesus was born, how was he occupying his time? Augustus was consumed...