An old friend of mine came to visit my mug this morning and the visit was overdue. Door County Highlander Grog Coffee was just poured from the pot to my mug. I will enjoy it nice and slow.
Ruth 1:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
16 But Ruth said:
“Entreat me not to leave you,
Or to turn back from following after you;
For wherever you go, I will go;
And wherever you lodge, I will lodge;
Your people shall be my people,
And your God, my God.
Or to turn back from following after you;
For wherever you go, I will go;
And wherever you lodge, I will lodge;
Your people shall be my people,
And your God, my God.
Have you ever wondered why people celebrate weddings? Why is it such a big deal?
We are celebrating a commitment between two people in front of God. It is a statement being made by the couple to follow Christ in marriage. Any commitment like that should be noteworthy and celebrated. Thus, anniversaries are to be remembered and celebrated because it is a day to remember your commitment and be thankful for another year together in Jesus.
The wedding affirms before God, friends, and family that the couple’s desire is to live according to God’s plan for the family.
The wedding ceremony should also be a reflection of the couple’s dedication to the glory of Jesus Christ. Every part of the service, from the music, to the vows, to the message delivered by the officiator, should reflect that commitment. Music should be reverent and Christ-honoring, not worldly or flippant. Vows should be taken with the couple’s full understanding that the words they speak to one another constitute a lifetime commitment and with the knowledge that what they promise to one another, they are promising to God. The message delivered by the pastor should reflect these truths and commitment.
A Christian couple should choose their attendants carefully and with their commitment to Christ in mind. Bridesmaids and groomsmen aren’t simply there to dress up the ceremony. Their presence testifies to their agreement with, and their promise to support, the commitment of the couple to honor Christ in their marriage. I believe the vows are to be repeated by the couple annually as a reminder of the promise they made to God and each other.
Food for thought on a Thursday!!
Marty
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