I’m grateful to Dr. David Jordan-Irwin, pastor of Monument Community Presbyterian Church, for passing along this story, which he says is taken from Lectio 365.
At her coronation the Queen of England was presented with a Bible as these extraordinary words rang out in Westminster Abbey, and around the world:
“We present you with this book, the most valuable thing that this world affords. Here is wisdom, this is the royal law, these are the lively oracles of God.”
She was wearing, at the time, a priceless golden crown adorned with 2,901 precious stones, she was sitting upon a throne in a thousand-year-old vaulted abbey, and yet, God’s Word was recognized as “the most valuable thing that this world affords.” from Lectio 365
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold… (Psalm 19.7 – 10, ESV)