Bible Thursday 2/21: Barren or Fertile?

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 105:1-45. Verses 7-11, what is the covenant between me and the triune God? What does it require of me today? What does it offer me today?

Nahum 2:1-13, verse 1 KJV, in these trying times for the people of God, what must I watch, guard, and fortify?

Romans 8:1-11. Verse 6 KJV, in what specific ways will the choice between being carnally minded and spiritually minded present itself to me today?

Matthew 13:18-23. Jesus warns that distractions or troubles or pleasures can keep his kingdom from taking root in me. Which of those must I especially combat?

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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.