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 137:1-9. Verse 4, today shall I insist that my faith overmasters my circumstances, or shall I allow my circumstances to overmaster my faith?
Exodus 8:1-32. God sends plagues through Moses, but at the same time he hardens Pharaoh’s heart.-What prolonged trial is He putting me through right now? What am I being asked to learn?
I Corinthians 15:50-58. Related, what is the change God intends me to undergo, this side of the grave? What is victory through Jesus Christ going to look like in the here and now?
John 20:19-31. When have I been like Thomas, late to the party, wanting more proof from Jesus? Did he receive my doubts with disappointment or with loving patience?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.