by Ray Viola | Jan 6, 2020 | Devotionals
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. We by nature choose things that seem right, but lead to death. That is why we need divine illumination in life. Repeatedly we read in the proverbs warnings about...
by Ray Viola | Jan 2, 2020 | Devotionals
In Revelation chapter 10, John is told to eat the scroll containing the prophetic word of the coming judgment of God. The net effect it had upon him was that it was both bitter and sweet (verses 9,10). The Old Testament prophet Ezekiel had almost the same experience...
by Ray Viola | Nov 8, 2019 | Contemporary Christianity
Matthew 22.37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This of course was Jesus’ reply to the question, what is the greatest commandment. Amen to His response. But what does it mean...
by Ray Viola | Sep 23, 2019 | Devotionals
John 15:8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.So often in the midst of perplexing or uncertain circumstances, we are at a loss to know or understand what God’s will is for our lives. While the specific will of God...
by Ray Viola | Sep 17, 2019 | Contemporary Christianity
Ecclesiastes 12:11 The words of the wise [are] as goads, and as nails fastened [by] the masters of assemblies, [which] are given from one shepherd. Psalms 19:7-11 The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise...