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 76:1-12. Verse 10, what are the expressions of human wrath in our world right now that I’m asking God either to use for his glory or to restrain?
Leviticus 7:1-38. Peace offerings being no longer a part of our religion, how can I be sure I’m at peace with God today? What should be the practical result of that peace in my thoughts, actions, and relationships?
Acts 3:1-10. What had to happen to Peter and John in order for them to heal the lame man as authoritatively as Jesus himself would have done? Could something similar happen to me?
John 18:1-14. Verses 10 and 11, Peter’s earlier, mistaken notions of true courage and true fidelity to Jesus. When have I attempted the wrong approach to living my faith? Application for today>
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.