The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 133: Persevering in Trust (2022)

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May 13, 2022
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INSIGHT

Trusting God Amid Crisis

  • David trusts God even in the midst of his dire personal and political crisis.
  • He does not wait for victory to trust, but relies on God during the battle against Absalom.
ANECDOTE

David’s Humble Leadership

  • David personally ensures his people safely leave Jerusalem as he flees from Absalom.
  • He stands in shame, bearing the consequences of his failures, yet acting nobly as king.
INSIGHT

Symbol of Trust and Surrender

  • David places the Ark of the Covenant back into the city, symbolizing trust in God's will.
  • He accepts his fate humbly, whether to be restored or to face judgment.
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