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 41:1-13. Verse 1, how can I show particular, practical consideration for the poor this day? Why does this matter to God?
Job 22:1-30. Verse 21, why does this ring hollow to Job? When have I learned that the Christian life is much more than platitudes? Application for today?
II Corinthians 1:15-2:2. Verses 18-20, how does it make a difference to me that we serve not a God of “yes and no,” but a God of “yes, period”?
Luke 7:24-35. Verse 32, moody children, blowing with the wind. What does Jesus want from me, if he doesn’t want this? First step?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.