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 144:1-15. Verse 12, as a whole generation of young Americans grows up unprovided with the moral and spiritual resources that God alone can give, what more can my church be doing for them? My role?
Ezekiel 23:1-49. Parable of the two depraved sisters, grieving God’s heart. In less extreme terms, but still important, have the choices I’ve made lately brought joy to God, or brought him sorrow?
I Corinthians 16:12-24. Verse 13, related, what situations will I encounter today that require Christian watchfulness?
John 9:24-34. The Jews are outraged that Jesus’ healing of the blind man threatens their power structure. How is the same attack on the person and work of Christ taking place here and now? My role?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.