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 42:1-11. Verse 2, when I sense a thirst in my soul, what are the false objects that the world tries to tempt me with, objects that don’t really satisfy? How can I reach out today with a true thirst for God?
Numbers 23:1-30. Balaam keeps debating with the heathen king, even though he knows better and should flatly stand with the Lord God. When have I dallied with evil and paid the price?
Acts 15:1-12. The Jerusalem conference of leading Christians affirms that the saving gospel of Jesus is open to Jews and Gentiles alike. How can I build bridges, not barriers, in His name today?
Mark 5:35-43. A grieving father and mother learn that “Too late” is not in Jesus’ vocabulary. Who needs to hear this word of hope and encouragement from me today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.