by Ray Viola | Oct 13, 2021 | Devotionals
In chapter 5 of the book of Judges the prophetess Deborah and Barak, a man commanded by God to be a military leader, are praising the Lord for a victory in battle. Interestingly, the victory was wrought when they willingly offered themselves to the Lord’s service....
by Ray Viola | Oct 3, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
2 Samuel 24:24 And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy [it] of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of...
by Ray Viola | Jul 15, 2021 | Devotionals
Mark 10.43-45 But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave[fn] of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for...
by Ray Viola | Jul 14, 2021 | Contemporary Christianity
Nehemiah 3.5 And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord. Romans 12.6-8 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving;...
by Ray Viola | Mar 28, 2021 | Corinthians
Paul reminds the liberal minded souls in Corinth of one of the most foundational truths of the Christian life. “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” In the redemptive work of Jesus...