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 138:1-8. Verse 8, God will perfect what concerns me. What am I facing right now that can’t go well if God’s hand is not in it and can’t go badly if His hand is in it?
Nehemiah 12:1-47. Honor roll of priests and Levites for the rebuilt temple. What person in ministry holds high esteem and gratitude from me for spiritual blessings bestowed?
Galatians 5:16-26. Works of the flesh vs. fruits of the Spirit. What victories have I experienced recently? What setbacks? What’s my next specific goal? Where must I be particularly vigilant??
Luke 14:7-14. Whether as a guest or as a host, aim low, says Jesus. How can this teaching make me a more effective evangelist?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.