Two Rulers Trusting and Confused

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today bring us some surprise. The book of Sirach recounts the episodes of glorious victory of David with the empowerment of the Lord. Through these conquests, he became the great King of Israel. The psalmist praises the power of God to deliver David from the hands of Saul. The relationship of David to the Divine provides insight to our journey in the power of the indwelling Spirit to support and supercharge our life. Herod is curious about the mystical prophet John. The scenario which leads to John’s execution by Herod demonstrates how the strategies to protect ego and control can result in consequences which give us more uncertainty and confusion. This is contrasted with the ability of David to trust completely in Divine Providence.