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 34:1-22. Verse 4 KJV, what are some fears I’m contending with right now, that I can ask God to deliver me from?
Judges 17:1-13. Verse 6, how does this same situation of moral anarchy prevail in America today? What’s my church doing about it? My role?
II Corinthians 2:3-17. Verse 15 KJV, sweet savor of Christ. What’s the “aroma” that others can detect from a true disciple of Jesus? How much of this do I express? Where do I need to do better?
Luke 7:1-10. Whom do I know that is urgently in need of Jesus’ authority today? What steps shall I take?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.