Every Bible is precious and noteworthy, that is for sure. Some Bibles, however, travel more than others. Such is the case with Ronald Reagan’s family Bible, used by Reagan when he was sworn into office as both California governor and U.S. president. This Bible has a hand-tooled natural leather cover depicting a dove, a horseman and the inscription “Cowboy Chapter Fellowship of Christian Athletes.” Normally on display at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, it will be a pivotal part of the inaugural ceremonies on Friday.

When Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas swears in Vice President-elect Mike Pence, the Indiana governor’s right hand will rest upon the Reagan Bible — the first time anyone other than Reagan has done so at an inauguration. It will be open to II Chronicles 7:14, scripture also used by the 40th president in his own inaugurations.

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“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land,” the passage reads.

The Reagan Foundation and Institute says the Bible is “a priceless artifact and requires special protection, and is entrusting it to Andrew Littlefair, one of President Reagan’s top White House aides, and who now serves on the board of trustees for the foundation. He will hand-carry the Bible from Los Angeles to Washington and “put it under lock and key,” the organization advises.

“It will be humbling to enter office with President Donald Trump, standing next to my family, with my wife Karen holding the same Bible used by President Reagan when he took office,” notes the ever-gracious Mr. Pence. (Contributor: By Jennifer Harper for The Washington Times)

Pray for the powerful Word of God to be proclaimed over our nation, and that every knee would bow before Jesus.

“…so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isa. 55:11)