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 127:1-5. Verse 3, what have I been losing sleep over, recently? Why does God tell me not to do that?
Micah 3:1-12. God’s condemnation of Israel’s corrupt prophets, priests, and pastors. Who are the disloyal clergy of our own times? What is my church doing about it?
I Thessalonians 5:12-28. Verses 12 and 13, related, who are the faithful and loyal pastors of our own times? How can I thank them with my prayers and actions at this holy season?
Luke 3:21-38. Jesus’ human lineage through his adoptive father, Joseph. What qualities of Joseph shall I ask God to instill in me this Christmas?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.