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 63:1-11. Verse 1, early will I seek Thee. Why do I tend to think of prayer as a last resort instead of a first resort? How can I do better at that this week?
Deuteronomy 23:1-25. What can I learn of the character of God from all these detailed regulations he imposed on his people? Are we better off in modernity to declare ourselves “free” of such a demanding God?
Hebrews 10:26-39. Verse 29, trampling Christ underfoot, discounting his precious blood, spiting the Holy Spirit. Before reflexively brushing this off as “not me,” am I sure none of my recent actions have done just that?
Matthew 8:14-17. Who is in need of the healing touch of Jesus the Great Physician, right now today? Shall I reach out to them?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.