by Ray Viola | Jan 3, 2025 | Devotionals
We are now entering the section of Scripture where Jesus is beginning to explain to us what He means by having a righteousness deeper than that taught by the religious leaders of the day (Matthew 5:20). These words of Jesus are vital for us to understand as...
by Ray Viola | Jan 2, 2025 | Devotionals
At this juncture in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:17-21), Jesus is going to be revealing to us the true interpretation and intention of the law of God. By this point in time in the history of the nation, the rabbinical and oral interpretation of the law had...
by Ray Viola | Dec 31, 2024 | Devotionals, Lessons from the Old Testament
Psalm 27. 13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.This in one of the most precious Psalms written by David. It is a record of David’s faith in The Lord, and His desire to dwell in His presence. But it is...
by Ray Viola | Dec 25, 2024 | Devotionals
1 Samuel 18:14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD [was] with him.Four times in this chapter, The Holy Spirit tells us that David behaved himself wisely. The man after God’s own heart was a man who behaved himself wisely. To behave...
by Ray Viola | Dec 24, 2024 | Devotionals
Psalms 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Good morning dear ones! None of us know what this day will bring forth, but this much we do know. We can rejoice because our names are written in The Lamb’s Book...