by Pastor Ray Viola | Dec 6, 2024 | Devotionals
So many times after great victory, we find ourselves plunged into the pit of depression or fear of some sort. Why is that so? I really do not think that you have to be a prophet to conclude that the reason is simple. We are mortal; subject to change. Contrariwise, our...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jan 29, 2024 | Devotionals
I find that between being hyperactive and living in the ‘microwave generation,’ being patient is not the easiest thing to do. Isn’t it funny that we often accuse God of having poor timing? I mean, we just know that the Lord has fouled up this time, don’t we? Yet, time...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 14, 2022 | Devotionals
Hebrews 11:30,31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. The story of how God destroyed the city of Jericho is...
by Ray Viola | Dec 9, 2021 | Devotionals
Isaiah 3:8 For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings [are] against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory. Everything about The Lord is glorious. His Name and His glory are one and the same. The holiness of God is...
by Ray Viola | Nov 4, 2021 | Devotionals
We read in Hebrews 11:27 that Moses endured because he “saw” Him who is invisible. When this same writer is encouraging the saints to press on, he tells them to look unto Jesus and His example of enduring. Endurance is the God-given ability every child of God receives...