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 65:1-13. Verses 9-11, how can God allay the economic concerns for myself and others, arising from this crisis?
Jeremiah 52:1-34. Verses 27-30, long ago freed from captivity, the Jews are now captive again. When have I made God teach me the same hard lesson twice? Present application?
I Corinthians 6:1-11. Verses 9-11, related, from what grave sins has God delivered me, such that I should always be thankful to him, humble in myself, and patient with others’ faults?
Matthew 22:34-46. What golden opportunity to live these two great commandments to the full, can I find today amidst the pandemic?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.