For some years I’ve made it a practice to study the Bible with the aid of the St. James Daily Devotional Guide. This little periodical is published by the Fellowship of St. James out of Chicago, and I find it very helpful, always faithful to Scripture. In studying the readings for today, I was s†ruck by the following questions:
Psalms 99:1-9. God lavishes his goodness upon his people, despite their stumbles. When have I seen this proved in my own life? Was I ever so bitter and angry as to refuse his forgiveness? How did that turn out?
Ezra 1:1-11. God uses the Persian king,Cyrus, to bring about the Israeli people’s homecoming. When have I seen Christian results accomplished by powerful—but non-Christian—leaders? Are my prayers better directed to exalting God’s sovereignty or to “helping” him understand worldly politics?
Philippians 3:1-11. Paul tallies up his spiritual gains and losses, as if on a balance sheet. His verdict: all that really matters is knowing Christ. When have I found all my values and goals turned upside down? What did I learn? What did it cost me?
Luke 12:13-21. Are bigger barns the answer to sudden wealth? Tread carefully. What would I do if a rich aunt left me millions? Is this parable only for the rich? Based on this teaching, what does Jesus
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