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 11:1-7. Verse 3, what foundations are at risk as godless beliefs gain dominance in our world? What’s expected of me as a Christian in these troubled times?
I Samuel 21:1-15. David as a solitary fugitive from the king’s wrath. When have I felt endangered and alone as a result of faithfully serving God? What did I learn?
Acts 17:1-15. Verse 6, in what way can it be said that the gospel of Christ turns the world upside down? Do I sometimes make the gospel too bland, too shallow, too safe? Action point for today?
Mark 7:24-30. What would it look like if I approached Jesus today with all the humility of a puppy hoping for crumbs?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.