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 119:1-48. Verses 2, 10, 34 KJV, can I honestly say I’ve given God my whole heart? What am I holding back? What’s to be done?
Numbers 1:1-54. God directs Moses to prepare for war by taking a census. What must I, my family, and my church do to be combat-ready Christians, starting today?
Acts 8:14-25. Simon, a brash new convert, forcefully informed by Peter that the Holy Spirit is not for sale. How does the temptation to monetize the Gospel get at believers today, me included?
Mark 2:1-12. Whom do I know that is laid low with suffering or sin right now, and needs my help to approach Jesus for salvation? First step?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.