The Covenant

Did you know that when you marry, you are actually entering into a life time covenant with each other? Well in today's segment, we will understand better why our marriages through a covenant has special privileges.

In the book of 1 Corinthians 11:26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come; Paul the Apostle is explaining the symbolic act of communion to the church. By eating the Holy bread which represent the bruised and beaten body of Christ; and drinking the wine, which represents the shed blood of Jesus Christ for our sins, we enter into an everlasting covenant with God. So it is the same, when we speak the words: "I Do", we also enter into a covenant (for life) with our mates. Again, why this is so important, it relinquishes the self-will of each party involved.

Genesis 17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. As you can see, even in Moses's time, God establishes a covenant with mankind, as He does now, and surprisingly enough, He also has set forth a plan for man and woman to establish a like covenant. It's called "Marriage".

When you enter into a covenant, you actually now take on the ownership of each other. Let me explain. In a marriage, you agree through the act of a ceremony, to vow to each other that now, before God and man, you two are now one entity. Remember. . . ".no more twain but one". Don't you see, it's an exchange ; companionship replaces loneliness, love replaces the emptiness in heart, Independence is replaced with partnership; and with that, you now have the power of agreement. Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. You see. . . . .two becoming one with the authority of 10,000. I know it sounds a little deep, but it is the reality of the scriptures instructing us of the benefits of a covenant relationship.

It's so important my friends to re-evaluate your marriages and dig into the Holy scriptures to find out what your rights really are. A covenant with God and a covenant with your mate is the best insurance policy you will ever know.

So now it's your turn. . . . .search the scriptures, (read your policy) and find out the benefits that it offers. That's right, find why it is so important for marriage God's way to operate in your relationship. I know for a fact that what you don't know can indeed hurt you! Remember, it's your covenant!

Always be Blessed!