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 84:1-12. Verse 10, in order for me to live this day present with God, not absent from him, what practical attitudes and actions are required of me?
Hosea 11:1-12. Verse 7, God laments his people’s backsliding. When has God patiently borne with me, even though I grieved him with my behavior?
Acts 23:12-22. Paul’s nephew foils an assassination plot. What is the bravest thing I’ve ever done? How did God show up? Present application?
Mark 13:14-27. Verse 26, if Jesus returns today, what do I want him to find me doing?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.