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 46:1-11. Verse 4, how can I take refuge today in the city of God with its river of life and peace, even as I go about the routine activities of everyday existence?
Numbers 24:1-25. Verses 3 and 15, Balaam calls himself the man whose eyes are open. In what specific way does God offer me that choice today—to honor him with eyes spiritually open, not eyes shut?
Acts 15:13-21. How can I stand firm this day with the grace of Jesus Christ, not entangling myself with legalism?
Mark 6:1-13. Jesus sends out the twelve in pairs. Who is a trusted ministry partner I can rely on? What unneeded baggage should I leave behind, in order to travel light for the Lord?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.