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 56:1-13. Verses 3, 4, 11, what is the biggest thing making me afraid these days? How can I find refuge and strength in God?
Genesis 22:1-24. Abraham faces the supreme test: Does Isaac mean more to him than God? What is the toughest test of faith I’ve ever had to face? What did I learn?
Hebrews 11:17-22. Five generations of unshakable faith by the patriarchs. How has God caused faith to be passed down to me, or passed down by me? Action point for today?
Matthew 9:35-38. What specific call has Jesus placed on my life, here and now in 2025, to be a laborer in his harvest?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.