by Ray Viola | Feb 7, 2026 | Devotionals, Prayer
Scripture is filled with promises that relate to the prayers of God’s people. James 5:16 tells us that “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” One of the means that God uses in bringing about His purposes upon the earth is the prayers of the...
by Ray Viola | Feb 2, 2026 | Devotionals
2 Samuel 6.16 And as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart. The account of David worshipping before The Ark of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 24, 2026 | Devotionals
Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; Salvation is a gift from God. It is not of works, lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). But any alleged salvation that is void of works or good fruit is a counterfeit faith. This morning in...
by Ray Viola | Jan 14, 2026 | Devotionals
1 Peter 4.7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. Now there’s a title for an early morning devotion; sober up. Peter is writing to brothers and sisters in Christ. They are going through a season of fiery trials and...
by Ray Viola | Jan 9, 2026 | Devotionals
John 3.27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Charles a Spurgeon wrote: “The truth stated in this verse should act as an effectual cure for envy and emulation.” It should also be a warning about boasting and...