Author: Ray Viola

Selah Daily Devotion

• Knocked down, but not out
  Acts 14.19-22 And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead. Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: the next day he departed with Barnabas to […]
• Seeing the grace of God
  Acts 11.22,23 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would […]
• Praying, Walking in Wisdom, and Proclaiming the Gospel
  In this next section of Paul’s letter to the Colossian and Laodicean believers, we find the marching orders to continue to pray and proclaim the gospel. Praying, walking in wisdom, and proclaiming the truth about Jesus are vital parts of continuing to follow Jesus.  We could say that praying, practicing and proclaiming are three keys to being effective witnesses […]
• Motives and the Sovereignty of God
  The Bible clearly reveals that God knows the thoughts and intents of our hearts. God knows what we do, why we do it, and for  whom we are doing it. Unfortunately, our fallen human nature is often guilty of doing the right things for the wrong reasons.  The prophet Jeremiah told  Baruch, “Are you seeking great […]