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 135:1-21. Verses 9-12, God strikes down powerful adversaries for Israel’s sake. Who are some mighty enemies of today that we need the Lord to help us defeat?
Jeremiah 9:1-26. Verses 23 and 24, to know God is the greatest of all treasures. What are some lesser achievements or possessions that tend to push their way to the top of my priorities?
Romans 9:30-10:13. Verse 9, when did I first put my faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord? Whom do I know that may be ready to hear what that has meant in my life? First step today?
Matthew 14:1-12. John the Baptist witnesses for moral truth and pays with his life. What has discipleship cost me so far? At what point would the cost become too high? Am I all in for Jesus?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.