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 98:1- 9. Verse 4, what are some ways of making a joyful noise to the Lord that don’t involve music or singing? Even some that can be done without a sound? '
I Kings 14:1-31. Two kings displeasing to God. How do the flawed leaders so prevalent today reflect Americans’ weak relationship with God?
Acts 21:37-22:21. Verse 12, who may be ready today for me to help connect them with Jesus, as Ananias helped Paul?
Mark 13:28–37. Verse 31, what specific words of Jesus, eternally true and powerful, shall I take as my keynote for today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.