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 89:1-52. Verse 33 KJV, nevertheless. When has God been more patient and generous with me than I deserved? Application for today?
Genesis 36:1-43. Esau’s numerous and notable descendants; nobody is a “nobody.” Who might there be, in my neighborhood or on my daily round, that God would have me take a kindly interest in—for his glory?
Romans 1:1-17. Verse 16, not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. What would it look like for me to live this way more boldly than ever before? What actions and attitudes are asked of me?
Matthew 11:1-19. Verse 17, Jesus warns that childish mood swings won’t gain entry to his kingdom. What’s the lesson for me amid the avalanche of media, news, and politics?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.