by Ray Viola | Apr 5, 2021 | Selah
Old age has many challenges. However, for a person that has walked with the Lord for many years, they can recall all that the Lord has done for them over the course of their lives. They know that, even in the midst of a trial, the Lord will never forsake them, because...
by Ray Viola | Apr 2, 2021 | Selah
David’s needs fueled his praises to God. From this we learn that a Godward perspective on our circumstances can drive us to praise the Lord, even before they change. As Elisabeth Elliot once said, “The secret is Christ in me, not me in a different set of...
by Ray Viola | Apr 1, 2021 | Selah
The Lord wants us to be men and women that are zealous for the things of God. Jesus’ zeal for His Father’s house caused Him to drive out the money changers and merchandisers from the Temple. As Christians, we are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we should zealously...
by Ray Viola | Mar 31, 2021 | Selah
True prayer is the ascent of the heart and mind to God. David cried out to God in times of trouble. Like Jesus, David was often slandered and falsely accused. Please open your Bible to Psalm sixty-nine, and listen as Pastor Ray Viola begins to discuss this psalm that...
by Ray Viola | Mar 30, 2021 | Selah
Israel’s victories were commonly celebrated by women singing and dancing. God’s people weren’t victorious because of their military might or technology. They were victorious solely because the Lord gave the Word. We can be victorious if we put our trust in Jesus...