Vox Church Holy Week Daily Devotional

Join us for the eighth day of Advent.  Whether you’re beginning your day, pausing at midday, or closing with evening prayer, this podcast will encourage you to depend on God, listen for His voice, and live fully surrendered to Him. Find out more about Vox Church at https://voxchurch.org

Join us for the seventh day of Advent.  Whether you’re beginning your day, pausing at midday, or closing with evening prayer, this podcast will encourage you to depend on God, listen for His voice, and live fully surrendered to Him. Find out more about Vox Church at https://voxchurch.org

Join us for Day 6 of the Vox Advent Devotional.  Whether you’re beginning your day, pausing at midday, or closing with evening prayer, this podcast will encourage you to depend on God, listen for His voice, and live fully surrendered to Him. Find out more about Vox Church at https://voxchurch.org

Join us for the 5th day of our Advent Devotional. Whether you’re beginning your day, pausing at midday, or closing with evening prayer, this podcast will encourage you to depend on God, listen for His voice, and live fully surrendered to Him. Find out more about Vox Church at https://voxchurch.org

Join us for the 4th day of our Advent devotional.  Whether you’re beginning your day, pausing at midday, or closing with evening prayer, this podcast will encourage you to depend on God, listen for His voice, and live fully surrendered to Him. Find out more about Vox Church at https://voxchurch.org

Join us for the third day of our Advent Devotional. Whether you’re beginning your day, pausing at midday, or closing with evening prayer, this podcast will encourage you to depend on God, listen for His voice, and live fully surrendered to Him. Find out more about Vox Church at https://voxchurch.org

Join us for Day 2 of our 2025 Advent Devotional.  Whether you’re beginning your day, pausing at midday, or closing with evening prayer, this podcast will encourage you to depend on God, listen for His voice, and live fully surrendered to Him. Find out more about Vox Church at https://voxchurch.org

Join us as we celebrate the first day of Advent 2025.  Whether you’re beginning your day, pausing at midday, or closing with evening prayer, this podcast will encourage you to depend on God, listen for His voice, and live fully surrendered to Him. Find out more about Vox Church at https://voxchurch.org

Today is the final episode of our Prayer & Fasting journey. Together we reflect on the story of Esther, a powerful reminder that fasting isn't just personal, it's communal and courageous. Even when God seems hidden, His hand is at work, weaving great reversals through our surrender.  As Esther stood in the gap for her people, we’re invited to fast and pray not only for ourselves, but...

Welcome to Day Four of Vox Church’s Week of Prayer and Fasting. Today we reflect on one of Scripture’s most sobering yet hope filled moments the confrontation between the prophet Nathan and King David in 2 Samuel 12. Through this powerful story of sin, conviction, and restoration, we’re reminded that God’s exposure of our brokenness is not for condemnation, but for redemption. David’s response, tu...

Drawing from Acts 13:1-3, today we look at the powerful moment where the Holy Spirit sets apart Barnabas and Saul (later Paul) for a divine calling, a moment that would shape the future of the global church. Through the examples of Saul, Barnabas, and the gathered believers, we’re reminded that fasting isn't passive waiting, it's an active, humble pursuit of God's will.  This episod...

Welcome to Day Two of Vox Church’s Week of Prayer and Fasting. Today, we are highlighting Nehemiah 1. We meet a man whose heart breaks over the brokenness of his people and city, and his first response isn’t action; it’s prayer and fasting. In this story, we explore how God gives us holy burdens that draw us to intercession, repentance, and ultimately compassionate action. Nehemiah’s story challen...

Join us as we begin our week of Prayer and Fasting with a powerful reflection on Jesus’ 40-day fast in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). This episode explores how fasting reveals our reliance on God over self, exposes the spiritual battles we face, and invites us into deeper dependence on God’s presence and provision. Join us as we learn from Jesus’ example to draw near to God with intention, makin...

Day 8: Easter Sunday – He Is Risen On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the truth that changes everything: He is not here. He has risen. In Luke 24:1–12, the women arrive at the tomb expecting death but find instead a message of life, hope, and victory. Today’s devotional invites us to consider how we respond to the resurrection—will we dismiss it as an idle tale, or like Peter, will we run to the tomb...

Day 7: Holy Saturday – The Silence of God Holy Saturday is the day between. Between the suffering of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. Between confusion and clarity. Between death and life. In Matthew 27:62–66, we see fear gripping both Jesus’ enemies and his friends—one group afraid that the story isn’t over, the other afraid that it is. Today’s devotional invites us to sit in the stilln...

Day 6: Good Friday – What God Meant for Good On the darkest day in human history, Jesus was crucified, mocked, rejected, and pierced for our transgressions. Yet through this unimaginable suffering, God was accomplishing something eternally good. In today’s reflection on Luke 23:33–46, we witness the mercy of Christ, the power of the cross, and the invitation extended to every sinner: “Today, you w...

Day 5: Holy Thursday – Is It I? On Holy Thursday, we enter the upper room with Jesus and his disciples as they share the Passover meal for the last time. In Mark 14:12–24, betrayal sits quietly at the table, yet Jesus offers bread and a cup—symbols of his body and blood poured out for many. Today’s reflection invites us to wrestle with the sobering question: Is it I? In our own failures, we are no...

Day 4: Holy Wednesday – The Servant King As Jesus approaches the cross, he kneels to wash his disciples’ feet,a quiet, stunning act of humility and love. In today’s reflection on John 13:1–5, 12–17, we see the Savior who knows all things choose to serve in the lowliest way, showing us the heart of God. This devotional calls us to embrace the way of Jesus: a life marked not by status or self-preser...

Day 3: Holy Tuesday – Even When Faith On Holy Tuesday, we witness an extravagant act of worship from Mary as she anoints Jesus with costly perfume, preparing him for burial. Through John 12:1–8, we reflect on the faith of Mary and Martha, two women who trusted in Jesus not just when everything made sense, but even when it didn’t. In today’s devotional, we’re invited to cultivate that same kind of...

Day 2: Holy Monday – A House of Prayer On Holy Monday, we reflect on Jesus cleansing the temple, a bold act of justice and spiritual clarity. Through Matthew 21:12–17, we’re reminded that our lives—like the temple—are meant to be houses of prayer, not hidden places for idols. In today’s episode, we consider what needs to be overturned in our hearts, where healing is needed, and how childlike humil...

Day 1: Palm Sunday – The Peace We Miss On this first day of Holy Week, we reflect on Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling ancient prophecy and revealing himself as the promised Messiah. But while the crowds shouted praise, they missed the deeper peace he came to bring. Through Luke 19:28–40, today’s devotional invites us to consider whether we too are missing the peace Jesus offers—pe...

“The Word Became Flesh” On this final day of this Advent devotional, we reflect on John 1:14-18, a passage that reveals the heart of Christmas: “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” Jesus, the eternal Word of God, entered creation to bring grace and truth to a weary world. His birth, life, and sacrifice offer the hope and promise of salvation to all who receive Him. This Christma...

“The Light of the World” Today’s reading from John 1:1-13 reminds us of the profound truth of Jesus’ identity as the Word and the Light of all mankind. Through Him, all things were made, and His light shines in the darkness, a light that darkness cannot overcome. This passage calls us to recognize the unifying force of Jesus, fully divine and fully human, who offers the hope of life and light to t...

“A Child is Born, A Son is Given” Today’s reading from Isaiah 9:2-7 paints a beautiful picture of hope fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ. Written 700 years before the first Christmas morning, this prophecy celebrates the arrival of a light that shatters darkness, a child born to bring freedom, justice, and everlasting peace. He is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and P...

“Sharing the Good News” Today’s reading from Luke 2:15-20 continues the shepherds’ story as they respond to the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth. Hurrying to Bethlehem, they find Mary, Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger—just as the angel had said. Filled with awe and joy, the shepherds can’t keep the news to themselves. They spread the word, glorifying and praising God for the miracle they...