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 144:1-15. Verse 12, praying for our children. What’s my special petition to God today for these, or other loved ones? Exactly how do they need his provision, protection, and guidance?
II Chronicles 5:1-14. The cloud of God’s presence fills the temple. Now that all of us as Christians have become the temple, what everyday expressions of the nearness of God can I show my neighbor?
Philippians 3:12-4:1. Verse 18 KJV, enemies of the cross of Christ. Who are they in the here and now? What does Jesus want me to do about them?
Luke 18:31-34. When told of Jesus’ impending crucifixion and resurrection, the disciples don’t get it. Do get it? Do I really; how would others notice?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.