by Pastor Ray Viola | May 7, 2026 | Selah
David was an anointed king of Israel, yet he recognized that he was a man under God’s authority. When David prayed, he acknowledged that the Lord was both his God and his King. David’s authority stopped at the boundaries of his kingdom, but God’s authority knows no...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 6, 2026 | Selah
Psalm three was a morning prayer. Fittingly, Psalm four is called an evening prayer. Some believe that both psalms concern the time in which David had to flee from Absalom. Once again, David cried out to God, and, as God searched his heart, David felt a sense of being...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 5, 2026 | Selah
David’s enemies told him that there was no help for him in God when Absalom tried to usurp his throne. However, David knew that God was his shield and his glory. That is, David knew that, even if he could not feel it at the moment, he knew without a doubt that God’s...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 4, 2026 | Selah
When Absalom rose up against his father and his king, David had to flee for his life. As he fled, some from his kingdom cursed him vigorously. Yet, as we will see in today’s passage, David still had a song in his heart and faith that the Lord had heard his cry for...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 1, 2026 | Selah
There is only one King and Jesus is His name. One day the Heavenly Father will have Jesus sit on His throne on Mount Zion as undisputed Ruler of all the earth. Some men will still try to cast off His authority, but Jesus will deal swiftly with such insubordination....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Apr 30, 2026 | Selah
People that war against Christ and His Gospel have been blinded by Satan. Moreover, they love darkness more than they desire the light, because their deeds are evil. However, through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit, such rebellious people can be brought to a...