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 106:1-48. Verse 24, when have I acted as if to throw away my chance at the Promised Land? How did God show up? Present application?
Genesis 43:1-34. Joseph sees his lost years being restored to him; his emotions overflow. When have I seen God’s love and mercy reconcile a broken family?
Romans 1:1-15. Verses 1 and 15, in a few words, what is this gospel of God that Paul wants to share with the Romans? Who needs to hear the gospel from me today?
Matthew 15:32-39. As Jesus again feeds a very big crowd with a very little food, the dull disciples are again slow to catch on. In what way might I be underestimating what Jesus can do, even at this moment?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.