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 18:1-50. Verse 29 KJV, what obstacle in my path right now seems humanly insurmountable? What would it look like for God to vault me clear over that?
Judges 4:1-24. Military heroism of Deborah and Jael. For what woman shall I pray to prove herself as brave and resourceful in God’s cause as they were?
II Corinthians 5:12-21. Verse 20, what specific opportunity can I grasp today to be an ambassador for Christ to someone who needs it?
Luke 7:18-23. When have I found myself doubting Jesus or wavering in my commitment to him? What did I learn? Present application?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.