The first reading today is the story of King Saul of Israel, jealous of David’s rising popularity and fame, is trying to hunt down the young David and kill him, lest David become the king by popular demand. In the realm of power politics, David has his chance there in the cave to resolve the conflict, become king and turn the page of this story of intrigue. His followers are telling him to make the best of the opportunity that God has clearly laid at his feet! But David reminds himself: “The old proverb says, ‘From the wicked comes forth wickedness.’”  Clearly David is someone steeped in the Word of God and would be aware of the history of wickedness. Continue reading →