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 68:1-35. Verses 5 and 6, whom do I know that is solitary, bereaved, or lacking family—and whom I can help to feel God’s love and comfort by practical things I can do today?
II Samuel 10:1-19. The Ammonite king rebuffs David’s friendly overture and pays the price. Does my church understand just war?
Acts 27:1-20. Verses 9 and 10, sailing to Rome, Paul the prisoner receives God’s warning that disaster awaits the voyage. What important matter am I facing today, about which I should pray for spiritual discernment?
Mark 11:12-19. What steps could I be taking to help make my church a house of prayer that greatly pleases Jesus?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.