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 31:1-24. Verse 5, what are the forces of ego and self that keep me from committing my spirit into God’s hand? How can I set aside those stubborn traits today and surrender utterly to Him?
II Chronicles 18:1-34. Related, King Ahab dies in battle after ignoring God’s prophetic warning. When have I tried to use God, instead of asking him to use me? Application to present needs?
Malachi 3:11-4:6. Verses 16 and 17, how is everything better for me today with God having written me in his book of remembrance and cherished me among his jewels?
Luke 22:1-13. How does everyday life present me with sneaky temptations to sell out Jesus? What’s my defense against this?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.