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 7, if I could have a bodyguard of angels around me today, what would I want them to help me with and protect me from?
II Samuel 6:1-23. King David dances as the ark of God comes to Jerusalem. Have I ever felt the joy of the Lord overflowing in me, oblivious to others’ criticism or disapproval?
Acts 12:5-19. Peter, imprisoned to await execution by Herod, is freed as the believers unite in prayer. If my church undertook a 24/7 prayer vigil, what move of God in our community would we ask for?
Mark 7:1-13. Pharisees more strict on ritual washing than on honoring father and mother. In my church is the Christian life more undermined by legalism or by laxity?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.