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 25:1-22. Verse 10, path of mercy and truth. If I’m to walk with God in that path today, what actions does he expect of me?
Genesis 10:1-32. Noah’s descendants repopulate earth after the flood. Why did God expect it to work out better this time? Have I ever had a second chance from him, squandered it, and asked for a third?
Hebrews 11:8-16. Verses 10 and 16, heading into this year, how shall I balance my reasonable worldly goals with the unresting Abrahamic quest for a godly city in a heavenly country?
Matthew 4:12-17. How does the shadow of death show up in my experience these days? In what specific way do I need light from Jesus?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.