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 85:1-13. Verse 6 KJV, revive us again. What would an upsurge of revival for Christ in my church and then in my wider community look like? My role? First step?
Genesis 34:1-31. Rape and revenge, circumcision weaponized in a blood feud. How is the church today tempted to subvert the things of God for human gain?
Malachi 3:8-15. Verses 8 and 9, in what way might I unwittingly be involved in robbing God?
Matthew 10:16-26. Hard times coming, warns Jesus. Does he call for more of a political or a spiritual response? How can my church be more alert to the threat and more obedient to his directives?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.