For most of us the symbols of the
marriage covenant are simply tradition and we seldom pay attention to
their meaning in scripture and the impact this has on our spiritual
walk with God.
In ancient times there was no physical
ring given between partners at the marriage ceremony. What did
happen was that both partners were cut on what we now call the ring
finger and then they would hold hands and mix the blood between them.
This mixing of blood symbolised the
fact that their lives would now be mixed and joined. His blood for
her and her blood for him. All covenants were sealed in blood which
meant that they were eternal.
God sealed our salvation covenant with
the shedding of His Son's blood on the cross to guarantee our
salvation. We share communion today to remember Christ's sacrifice
and remember our eternal covenant with God.
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