Bible Thursday 8/10: Vigilant for Christ

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 102:1-28. Verses 9-13, what situation has had me feeling discouraged, desolate, defeated? How can I negate all that today with a defiant assertion of “But God”?

Joshua 4:1-24. Joshua erects twelve “memory stones” to commemorate crossing the Jordan. What are some of the sacred spiritual monuments I keep in sight as reminders of God’s faithfulness to me?

II Peter 3:10-18. If Jesus returns today, what do I want him to find me doing?

Mark 14:32-42. In order to serve Jesus with watchfulness, not sleepiness, what specific attitudes and actions are required of me today?

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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.