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 68:1-35. Verses 5 and 6, God’s heart for orphans, widows, solitary singles. At this season when loneliness and lack are especially painful, how can I “be Christ” to someone who’s struggling?
Isaiah 29:1-24. Verses 10-14, what are some examples of the lack of vision and wisdom by many of our leaders, religious leaders included? What’s the antidote? My role?
Revelation 6:9-17. Verse 9, while Christians in America aren’t now risking their lives, what are some risks Jesus asks me to take for him? Am I stepping up or playing it safe?
Matthew 23:23-36. Verses 25-28, in what way does my exterior as a Christian falsely portray what’s inside me? What shall I do about it starting today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.