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 130:1-7. What is my prayer to Almighty God today for those engulfed in the horror of war in the Middle East, and for all people around the world who are gripped by fear, sorrow, pity, or hate?
I Chronicles 17:1-27. The prophet cautions the king, don’t get ahead of God. When has God sharply shown me that his plan is better than mine? Present application?
Ephesians 3:1-7. Where do I most need to have God’s grace—so evident in Paul’s life—show up in my life today?
Luke 13:22-35. Verse 32, warned of Herod’s murderous intent, Jesus scoffs at “that fox.” How can I learn to regard politics and world events as fearlessly and confidently as he did?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.