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 119:57-80. Verses 67 and 71, what would Jesus or his apostles say about the affliction I claim to have undergone in serving Christ?
Zechariah 10:1-12. Verses 2-4, who are the shepherds that have poorly served God’s flock in these troubled times? What’s required for the flock to be battle-ready now? My church’s role, my role?
Matthew 25:1-13. What does Jesus the Bridegroom expect of me this week as a servant in his night-watch?
Matthew 22:15-46. Verses 35-40, what easy opportunities did I miss yesterday to live up to these two great commandments? How will I do better today?
To receive this in your inbox every day, sign up here.
To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.