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 63:1-11. Verse 5 KJV, what determines if my soul is satisfied or unsatisfied? How does God provide me this today as no one else or nothing else can?
Numbers 36:1-13. God tells Moses to see to the preservation of the tribes. What is the underlying value of human kinship and community that we must not lose, even in these radically different times?
Acts 20:1-16. Young Eutychus escapes death as the believers are gathered with Paul. Who do I know that is in particular need of the lifesaving power of Jesus Christ today?
Mark 10:32-45. What specific opportunity is Jesus offering me today for “humble greatness” as a servant?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.