Scripture Readings
Proverbs 25:24
II Samuel 23–24
Philippians 3–4
Psalms 101
Verse Focus (Proverbs 25:24)
Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Meditation
Placeholder for the October 12 meditation … to be updated as soon as possible.
II Samuel 23 compares preparing to meet enemies to working with thorns. I can relate, as when I plan to attack the blackberry vines, trying to overtake parts of my yard, I put on leather elbow-length gloves and use sharp, sturdy clippers. I don’t burn them, but I do cut them up and put them in the outdoor trash can, because I know new growth can germinate from cuttings left on the ground. So we must prepare and arm ourselves, before we go into situations difficult, by praying, seeking counsel from others, studying God’s word, living with His Spirit guiding us.