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 85:1-13. Verse 8, to hear what God speaks. How can I tune in to his “channel” today and tune out all other noise?
Genesis 34:1-31. Circumcision, given by God as a holy ritual, is used as a revenge tactic by Jacob’s sons. When have I tried to subvert sacred things to my own selfish purpose? Present application?
Hebrews 13:1-17. Verses 11-13, go with Jesus outside the camp. What would radical separateness from the world, in serving God, look like in my daily life? First step today?
Luke 2:41-52. What can I learn, as a parent, from the special demands placed upon Mary and Joseph in being Jesus’ parents? How can submitting to God as my Father help me be a better father today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.