Bible Tuesday 2/11: A Mother's Humility

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 105:1-45. Verses 16-23, how the iron fetters of adversity taught Joseph to trust God. What is adversity trying to teach me in this chapter of my life?

Genesis 42:1-38. Jacob, having victimized his brother and deceived his father, now suffers as his sons do the same. When have I seen God break a generational cycle of sin?

Zephaniah 3:14-20. Verse 17, how does my day get better when I realize that God delights in me with love and joy?

Matthew 15:21-31. Do I come to Jesus today with the pride of entitlement or with the humility of a dog hoping for crumbs?

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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.