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 133:1-3. How does Christmas teach and accomplish the unity of all believers? The unity of all mankind? My role these next few days?
Isaiah 59:1-21. Verse 19, what point of attack is the Enemy using against me right now? What specific help do I need from God today?
Hebrews 1:1-14. Jesus exalted above the angels. Listening carefully at this season, what will I hear the “herald angels” sing? In what way is it not only universal to all, but personal to me?
Matthew 1:1-25. What can I learn from Joseph about how to faithfully serve Jesus?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.