by Ray Viola | Mar 3, 2021 | Selah
Today’s message begins with a description of a celebration of the Mighty King’s marriage. The Groom is worthy of lavish praise for His splendor, majesty, and righteousness. The passage also contains counsel for His Bride as she is brought to the King’s palace in all...
by Ray Viola | Mar 2, 2021 | Selah
In hard times, it is good to remember the great things that God has done in the past. Though it is He that brings us victory, His sovereignty does not excuse us from our responsibilities as belivers to carry out His will. Conversely, we should not get ahead of God...
by Ray Viola | Mar 1, 2021 | Selah
Memories of former victories can make the pain of defeat even more bitter. Yet, when our fellowship with other saints is hindered and God is seemingly hiding His face from us, we begin to value our fellowship with each other and God even more. Oppression creates a...
by Ray Viola | Feb 26, 2021 | Selah
The human soul has an inherant longing for some source of satisfaction. As Christians, we know that our inner craving is for fellowship with God. This spiritual thirst, which David likened to a deer thirsting for water as it wanders through a parched countryside, can...
by Ray Viola | Feb 25, 2021 | Selah
The Psalms are filled with passages concerning discouragement and depression. These are real feelings experienced by the godly and the ungodly when confronted with life’s harsh realities. However, we should not let our emotions rule over us. As redeemed believers in...
by Ray Viola | Feb 24, 2021 | Selah
Sometimes, but not always, sin can lead to sickness. In today’s passage, David believed that his sin was the cause of his sickness. David’s enemies were hoping that his sickness was terminal. Adding to his grief was that a once-close friend of David’s was among those...