May 22

Today's Reading

2 Samuel begins at the inception of David as king. Notice how David didn't fall into the temptation to rejoice over Saul's death. Proverbs teaches that we are not to rejoice when our enemy falls. This was an Amalekite -- remember that Amalek in the Old Testament symbolizes the power of our flesh -- who came with this news (and he lied about killing Saul). David grieved for Saul and God honored him.

John: over and over again, Jesus ascribed what he said and did to the Father. His power was the connection to the power source. Ours, too!

Psalms: what the Psalmist couldn't fully comprehend was that "he who comes in the name of the Lord" would also be "the sacrifice" bound with cords to the altar.

Proverbs: clearly, greed is an acceptable American sin. And yet it brings grief.

What you you think as you read today, Climbing Companion?