Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we can better understand Him.

Take . . . the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. – Ephesians 6:17.

It is said that at the coronation of the boy King of England, Edward VI., three swords were brought, and laid before him as emblems of his power. “Bring another,” said he, “I need most of all the sword of the Spirit.” The Bible was brought, and has retained its place in subsequent coronations. It is the only symbol used at the inauguration of our Republican Presidents.
~ G. CAMPBELL MORGAN

Scripture for opening text taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®, ESV © 2016 by Crossway Bibles.
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