Bible Monday 10/21: Joy of the Lord

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 121:1-6. Why is that God never sleeps? How can I benefit today from his untiring alertness and activity?

Nehemiah 8:1-18. Verse 10, on this day and at this season of my life, what specific opportunities can I find to prove that the joy of the Lord is my strength?

Galatians 5:1-15. Verse 1, how does the liberty that I have in Christ differ from political liberty under civil government? How does this shed new light on the upcoming elections?

Luke 13:18-21. What does Jesus want me to do today, in order that the tiny mustard seed and the hidden pinch of leaven can do their mighty work for the kingdom of God?

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