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 31:1-24. Verse 20, what is the secret of God’s presence where I’m invited to take refuge with him, hide and be safe today?
II Kings 11:1-21. Brave, God-fearing Israelites dethrone the murderous, idolatrous queen mother and restore the boy king, rightful heir. What great cause of God awaits my participation today? Or is there none?
Job 22:1-18. Eliphaz scornfully blames Job for his own troubles. When has my self-righteousness misled me into falsely judging someone? Am I laboring under such a blind spot even right now, today?
Luke 7:1-10. What vast possibilities for good might be opened up in my experience today with a fuller acknowledgment of the authority of King Jesus?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.