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 149:1-9. Verse 6, why has God put a sword in my hand as I enter upon this day?
Hosea 11:1-12. What is the symbolism of God having called all his people, me included, out of Egypt? How does it change the opportunities and obligations of my daily life?
Romans 8:31-39. Verse 37, as I face big battles and tough odds, heaviness and weariness, what does it look like to be more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ crucified and risen?
Luke 2:41-52. What comfort zones, mine and other people’s, might have to give way if I reach for a new level of seriousness in “being about my Father’s business”?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.