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 87:1-7. Verse 5, what opportunities and obligations has God endowed upon me today, in light of my Zion birth certificate?
Hosea 12:1-14. Verse 6, in what specific ways can I uphold mercy and justice this day, to the glory of God?
Acts 23:23-35. An armed guard of 470 men escorts Paul safely into the governor’s custody. Taking this as a parable of God’s fierce protection for us, how strong might be the angel army watching over me right now?
Mark 13:28-37. Verse 31, what particular words of Jesus—never to pass away—shall I rely upon for help, comfort, and encouragement today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.