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 87:1-7. Verse 5, in granting my Zion birth certificate, what does God endow upon me and what does he ask of me?
Genesis 35:1-29. Verse 10, related, God renames Jacob as Israel. What changes have come about in me over the years as a result of walking closer and closer with Him?
Malachi 4:1-6. Before the last days, God promises to knit back together the hearts of the fathers and hearts of the children. What is my church’s role in that?
Matthew 12:38-45. Verse 45, Jesus warns against the danger of spiritual relapse. When have I experienced or seen this? Application for today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.