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 does it look like to fully commit myself to God today—in contrast to being only partly committed, holding something back?
Exodus 23:1-33. Verses 20-25, God sends his angel with the Israelites. If I could have such an angel assigned me, what would I want him to do for me today, this week, this year? Shall I pray for this?
I Corinthians 9:19-27. Verse 22, Paul’s versatile ministry, all things to all men. What might I do to diversify my manner of presenting the Bible and the gospel in various situations?
John 7:1-9. Jesus’ subtle and patient sense of timing, conforming to the Father’s way, not the world’s way. How can I take guidance from this, Paul or no Paul?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.