Bible Wednesday 3/13: Soon to Return?

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 33:1-22. Verse 8, stand in awe of God. How shall I go about doing this today, the word “awe” having become so trite? What results can I expect?

Jeremiah 40:1-16. Gedaliah ignores the warning of a murder plot against him. How can I obtain from God, day by day, discernment of evil’s hidden designs and protection from them?

Romans 15:22-33. Verse 30, striving in prayer. Does this verb at all describe my daily practice? How can I take my prayer life up a notch?

Matthew 24:29-35. If Jesus returns today, what do I want him to find me doing?

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