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 146:1-10. Verse 3, have I been placing false hope in politics and political leaders for solutions that God alone can give?
Proverbs 7:1-27. Verse 2, if God’s words and commands are truly the apple of my eye, how will that play out in my attitudes and actions on this day?
Romans 9:1-13. As a Christian, what debt of gratitude do I owe the Jews? How can I live that out?
Matthew 15:29-39. Verse 33, Jesus’ disciples, despite recent experience with the 5000, can’t imagine how he will feed the 4000. Have I of late been doubtful, fearful, or skeptical about our mighty Lord?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.