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 87:1-7. What rights and duties are mine today under the Zion birth certificate that was given me by Jesus Christ?
Esther 7:1-8:17. By the king’s command, Haman is hanged, the Jews are spared, Mordecai and Esther are lifted up. Does this mean God’s people are always assured happy endings in this life?
Revelation 16:12-21. What does Jesus want me to do today to prepare for Armageddon, the last battle of all?
Luke 9:51-56. Related, as Jesus warned the disciples that the way of the cross is about saving lives, not raining down fire, what are my do’s and don’ts in following him today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.