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 18:1-50. Verse 19, how can I receive God’s deliverance unless unless I qualify for his delight? I, in whom there is so much that is not delightful to him, but disappointing? Prayer point for today?
Judges 3:1-31. Ehud the brave assassinates Egln the tyrant and drives out the Moabites. Does God approve of just war? What’s the guidance here for Christians in these times?
II Corinthians 7:2-12. When has godly sorrow helped me to repentance and helped me bless others? Present application?
Luke 4:14-30. Jesus begins his public ministry, touching off a murderous riot in his hometown. Do I tend to play it safe when God wants me to risk spiritual bluntness and honesty?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.
for his delight