Day 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2026)
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On Day 117 of 'The Bible in a Year' podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on 1 Samuel 26, where David again spares King Saul’s life despite having the opportunity to kill him. This moment underscores three central virtues: mercy, reverence, and faithfulness. David refuses to harm Saul, recognizing him as the Lord’s anointed, even though Saul is pursuing him unjustly out of envy. Fr. Mike draws a powerful parallel between David’s actions and Jesus’ teaching in the Our Father—forgiving others as we wish to be forgiven. He emphasizes that true faithfulness means continuing to walk with God even when the future is uncertain and the injustice is real. The episode closes with a prayer for these virtues and a heartfelt call to community, urging listeners to keep praying for one another as they journey toward the end of 1 Samuel and into the next books of Scripture.
Mercy is choosing not to retaliate, even when wronged, trusting God with justice.
Reverence means honoring God’s anointed, even when they act unworthily.
Faithfulness is walking with God through uncertainty, without knowing the next step.
Our prayers for each other sustain the community of faith throughout the journey.
David’s story is not just about virtue but also about weakness—making him a relatable model of faith.
Introduction and Context for Day 117
Fr. Mike Schmitz welcomes listeners to Day 117 of the Bible in a Year podcast, introduces the reading from 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56, and reminds listeners of the resources available through Ascension, including the Great Adventure Bible timeline and the Bible in a Year reading plan.
David Spares Saul Again: The Scene at Hakilah
“The Lord forbid that I should put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed.”
The Three Virtues: Mercy, Reverence, and Faithfulness
“As I am treating others, please, Lord, treat me.”
Reflection on Community, Weakness, and the Journey Ahead
“We need to take the lesson not only from David, the virtuous, but also David, the fallible and David, the weak.”
“As I am treating others, please, Lord, treat me.”
“We need to take the lesson not only from David, the virtuous, but also David, the fallible and David, the weak.”
“The Lord forbid that I should put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed.”
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