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 35:1-28. Verse 17, what am I struggling with at present that makes me plead, “Lord, how long?” When has experience shown me that God’s timing is always better than my timing?
Numbers 26:1-65. Verse 65, what spiritual qualities gave Caleb and Joshua the staying power to trust God and attain the Promised Land when others did not? How shall I, with God’s help, cultivate those qualities?
Acts 16:1-15. Guided by the Spirit, Paul adds Timothy and Lydia to his ministry team. What people-connection do I need to make right now, that I may better serve the kingdom? Prayer point?
Mark 8:1-10. Jesus again multiplies the loaves and fishes, to the surprise of his dull disciples. When have I been a slow learner in the school of God?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.