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 31:1-24. Verse 20 KJV, what do I want to hide from today: contagion, worldly corruption, a troubled relationship? How do I take shelter in God’s secret?
Jeremiah 38:1-28. Jeremiah’s death sentence is commuted by the king. What must this man’s prayer life have been like, constantly buffeted by adversity? What’s the lesson for me in bringing my petitions to God today?
Romans 15:22-33. Paul heads east to Jerusalem, then west to Italy and Spain. Receiving from God even half this man’s determination and stamina, what kingdom work would I dare undertake?
Matthew 18:21-35. What are some big things God has forgiven me for and some little things I haven’t yet forgiven others for? Meeting me for coffee today, what would Jesus say about this?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.