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 147:1-20. Verse 3, who is dealing with heartbreak or heartache right now—and needs me to show up with hope and comfort from the love of Christ?
Jeremiah 28:1-17. A false prophet incurs God’s wrath. What are some present-day voices that spread lies, against whom I and my family and my church must be steadfast for truth?
Romans 11:11-21. Paul’s olive-tree metaphor offers salvation to Gentile and Jew alike. As a follower of Jesus, what is my special indebtedness to the Jews? As they face a storm of hate, what is to be done?
Matthew 18:1-9. What are some childlike qualities Jesus is asking me to express today, in order to enter his kingdom?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.