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 68:1-35. Verse 2, evil as insubstantial as smoke or wax in God’s sight. To what seemingly solid threat in my life shall I apply this today?
II Samuel 18:1-33. David’s general, Joab, kills the rebellious Absalom. Verse 33, David grief-stricken. When have I been torn between stern judgment and tender love toward a family member? What did I learn?
Acts 15:23-29. Verse 26, apostles who had risked their lives for Jesus. Has following Jesus ever really cost me anything at all? Is a time soon coming when the price will be very high?
Mark 9:30-41. Verse 35, what opportunity can I find to be a servant in the Body of Christ, today or very soon?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.