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 146:1-10. Verse 3, in what way have I been expecting too much of government and politics, or from particular persons and factions therein? Why does God warn me against that?
I I Chronicles 7:1-22. Verse 14, related, often cited by those seeking Christian revival in America. Am I clear about what such a revival, if God sends it, would and would not look like?
Philippians 4:10-23. Verses 11-13, contentment in Christ. How does this differ from mere passivity and fatalism? What opportunity can I find today to get onto this footing with God?
Luke 18:24-30. Related, what has discipleship cost me so far? What additional cost might Jesus soon be asking of me? How shall I prepare?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.