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 17:1-15. Verse 8, what’s involved in having God keep me as the apple of his eye? How will that promise play out for me in this day, this year, this season of my life?
I Samuel 22:1-23. Slaughter of 85 priests at Saul’s order, due to David’s misstep. When have I regretted causing harm or sorrow to someone? What did I learn?
Acts 17:16-34. Whom do I know that is seeking for an unknown God and may be ready to hear from me about Jesus Christ crucified, risen, and soon to return?
Mark 7:31-37. Jesus heals a deaf-mute man. What’s the most urgent need for myself or a loved one that I am bringing to the Great Physician today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.