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 59:1-17. Verses 8-10, God laughs at his enemies. What are some big troubles concerning me at present, whether personal or public, that collapse like a bad joke before the Most High?
II Samuel 8:1-18. King David’s conquests and spoils, his cabinet, his just rule, God’s favor—3000 years ago. How can I take all this as a caution against idolizing politics in the next 100 days?
Acts 26:1-18. Verse 9, Paul warns King Agrippa of what happens when we set ourselves against the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Where am I vulnerable to this in my busy days and unthinking routines?
Mark 10:46-52. Pressing closer to Jesus and gaining a wondrous reward. Today am I all-in for the gospel, or just rolling along at half speed?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.