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 11:1-7. Verse 3, what are the foundations that King David warns us to preserve and protect? What is my church doing about it? My role?
Exodus 17:1-16. Israel prevails in battle when Moses’ arms are steadied by Aaron and Hur. Where can I play a modest yet valuable part today in God’s unfoldment of his purpose?
I Corinthians 11:17-26. What breakthroughs for the manifestation of God’s power and glory in my church might simply be awaiting our investing of more holiness in the Holy Eucharist?
John 6:41-51. Related, what are some examples of the murmurs of doubt, selfishness, or complaint that are even now holding back my church—me included—from recognizing Jesus as the true bread of life?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.