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 120:1-7. Verse 7, peace or war? As a follower of Jesus Christ, what’s the best contribution I can make toward establishing peace in our strife-torn land, today and in weeks to come?
Isaiah 56:1-12. Verse 7, looking to a new year, what steps can I take to make my prayer life more pleasing to God than ever before?
Revelation 19:11-21. Jesus as a king making war. How does this fit with him as the Prince of Peace, hailed in Christmas carols? What place does violent conflict have in our duties as God’s people?
Luke 1:26-38. Verse 38, Mary’s perfect submission to God. In my life at present, where do I most need this attitude? How do I go about attaining it?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.