Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 85:1-13. Verse 8, what words is God speaking to me today, if I am only willing to hear? How will this make a difference?
II Chronicles 21:1-20. Jehoram’s murderous ways, ungodly marriage, and apostasy. Why does God permit bad rulers? What can the righteous do? Present application?
Revelation 1:9-20. Verse 11, if Jesus sent a message of encouragement and instruction to my church, specific to our congregation, what might it say? Action point for me?
Luke 17:20-37. Verses 26-30, what lessons is Jesus saying I should learn from Noah and Lot, in order to be prepared for his return? How does it change the way I’ll approach this day?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.