Bible Wednesday 12/3: Weak, Weary, Worried?

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 84:1-12. Verse 7, how can it be that in relying on God I go from strength to strength, when so much of the time I feel weak, weary, worried, outmatched? How can I grow stronger in Him today?

Esther 6:1-14. Haman’s evil plan begins to turn back upon himself. When has my patient fidelity to God, like Mordecai’s, brought unexpected rewards? Application to present needs?

Revelation 16:1-11. Five angels defeat the beast and exalt the Lord. If Jesus returns today, what do I want him to find me doing?

Luke 9:43-50. Yesterday did I spend more time pursuing my own greatness or loving children as Jesus did? How can I do better today?

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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.