Tuesday, August 21, 2018

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 2:1-32; Micah 4:9-5:15; Romans 11:1-12

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

It is recorded that on the day of Edward VI’s coronation in England (1547), he was presented with three swords, signifying that he was monarch of three kingdoms. In response the king is supposed to have said, “There is one sword wanting.” When asked what that was, he said, “The Holy Bible, which is the sword of the Spirit. It is to be preferred before these ensigns of royalty.” Do we have a similar appreciation for God’s Word and allow ourselves to come under its authority each day? —Paul Young

Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God. —Russell Kelso Carter

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