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 94:1-23. Verses 10 and 12, what important lesson have I learned through God’s chastening, learned the hard way? Why is that kind of learning out of favor these days, in both spiritual and secular settings?
I Kings 13:1-34. A prophet disobeys God at the cost of his life. What unseen price might I be paying right now for not fully living up to what I know God expects of me?
Acts 21:1-36. Verses 4, 11, 12, Paul ignores three warnings not to go to Jerusalem. Opposite of previous question, when have I pushed on against others’ advice because I sensed God required it?
Mark 13:3-27. Verse 26, what impact, if any, does Christ’s return have on the way I live my life?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.