by Ray Viola | Jul 2, 2021 | Devotionals
God is mentioned over 30 times in the creation account. He existed before the universe was created. Thus, a very basic principle of life is that man as created by God and for His purposes. It is only in surrendering to God that man finds real meaning and purpose for...
by Ray Viola | Jun 21, 2021 | Devotionals
“Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets: ‘Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’ ” (Acts 13:40-41) Isn’t it...
by Ray Viola | Jun 11, 2021 | Devotionals
One of the greatest needs in the body of Christ is Spirit-filled men who fear God. The Bible tells us that men are to love their wives as Christ loves His bride the church (Ephesians 5:25-29). The Bible also tells us that we are to bring up our children in the nurture...
by Ray Viola | Jun 8, 2021 | Prophecy, Revelation
Outside of the “battle” of Jericho, which in fact did not turn out to be a battle at all (Joshua 6), Armageddon is without a doubt the most well known battle in the entire Bible (Revelation 16:12-16). This famous scenario in God’s Word has been the theme of countless...
by Ray Viola | May 27, 2021 | Devotionals
Jonah 4.1-3 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God,...