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 119:49-88. Verses 67, 71, 75, how affliction draws us nearer to God. What have I been going through recently that may have this unsuspected divine purpose? Action point for today?
Jeremiah 16:1-21. Verse 16, God sends hunters and fishermen to summon home his lost children. What practical opportunity can I find to be part of this rescue work here and now?
Joel 2:12-17. Why is God pleased when we fast? What form will my fasting take during this season of preparation for Passion Week and Easter?
Matthew 4:1-11. Jesus rebuffs Satan’s three temptations with God’s words from the Torah. What is one or more Bible truths I will rely on for the trials of this day?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.