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 119:49-88. Verse 59 KJV, in what way recently have I changed course for God, turned my feet in his direction?
Isaiah 53:1-12. God’s Messiah as a suffering servant. How am I spiritually benefited by reflecting on Jesus’ death at this season of celebrating his birth?
Revelation 18:9-20. Babylon’s downfall spells economic ruin. What vested interests of money, prestige, and power are threatened by Jesus’ message to humanity? Is any part of me also threatened?
Luke 23:44-56. Verses 47 and 50, related question, who among the rich and powerful in my community may be feeling the need for Christ? What am I doing about it?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.