by Pastor Ray Viola | Mar 1, 2025 | Devotionals
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ; James, a servant of God; Simon Peter, a servant of Jesus Christ; Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ. In each instance, these “heavyweights” of the church prefaced their calling in the Body of Christ with their title – a bondslave of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 28, 2025 | Selah
Demonic spirits are real, and they oppose the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today’s passage describes how Paul dealt with demonic opposition. These demonic spirits are as active today as they were in the book of Acts, and believers still have power and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 28, 2025 | Selah
How should we determine the failure or success of a ministry or outreach? Paul shared the Gospel with the very same angry crowd of Jews who were out to kill him. Outwardly speaking, Paul’s effort was a disaster. But, in God’s eyes, it was a success, because He reckons...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 27, 2025 | Selah
When God closes a door in your life, keep abiding in Him and serving Him in what you know to be His revealed, practical will, knowing this: in His time, He will providentially reveal His secret will to you. When He does, do not delay to obey Him! Please open your...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Feb 26, 2025 | Selah
One of the most fascinating studies in the Bible is observing the mystery of divine providence at work in the lives of God’s people. Today’s passage shows that God’s people are guided in their lives by adhering to His will as revealed in His written word. But, it also...