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 126:1-6. Verses 5 and 6, when have I been able, with God’s help, to reap in joy after having sown in tears? Present application?
Joshua 14;1-15. Caleb’s fearless fidelity is rewarded as Moses promised. In my life right now, where is there an opportunity to serve God with those Caleb qualities?
Amos 5:1-15. Verse 4, “Seek me and live,” has been called the whole message of the Bible in one line. By what actions shall I seek God more purposefully and urgently today than yesterday?
Luke 4:16-30. Verse 18, why did Jesus’ own townsmen spurn his gracious ministry? Why do so many Americans spurn the gospel? What is my church doing about it? My role?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.