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 119:1-48. Verse 45, how can personal liberty and obedience to God coexist? Aren’t they mutually exclusive? What is my church doing to teach and advocate this? My role?
Nehemiah 4:1-23. Verse 17, tool in one hand, weapon in the other. Taking this as a parable for the spiritual defense God requires of me, how shall I apply it today?
Galatians 2:1-10. Verses 7-9, Peter’s mission to the Jews, Paul’s mission to the Gentiles. When has God helped me overcome friction with others in doing kingdom work?
Luke 12:41-48. Verse 48, much given, much required. How does this specifically apply to me in serving Jesus? In what way might he expect more of me than I’m delivering at present?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.