Vows Are More Than Words....
This weekend, I attended one of the most beautiful weddings that I have ever been to. It was a young couple from our church, that have been friends for a very long time. They had Dr. Ramesh Richard perform the ceremony. Ramesh is one of the most gifted communicators I have ever had the privilege of hearing. Ramesh is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. I worked at DTS while my husband, Charlie, attended seminary. I have heard him share several times at chapel. He is an artful story teller and relays information in such a way that you remember the application and can tell others about it as well. Ramesh relayed the following last Saturday evening:
1. "Vows are more than words". The wedding vows that are made are more than just meaningless words that are said to one another. When one says for "richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part"--that means one partner will bury the other, or it should be.
2. "Rings are more than things". A ring is not just a trinket, it signifies a commitment and dedication to the beloved.
3. "Candles are more than sticks". The couple lit a unity couple, together, signifying the unification of their heart and soul.
What a picture--no wonder God uses the analogy of the church being the Bride of Christ! Thank you friends from Crossroad (Brent & Tracy, Dan & Martha, Bogie & Debbie, Dave & Becky) for making that evening such a wonderful social event as well. We all set at the same table at Prestonwood Country Club. Delicious food! Wonderful music! Just a wonderful evening!
1. "Vows are more than words". The wedding vows that are made are more than just meaningless words that are said to one another. When one says for "richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part"--that means one partner will bury the other, or it should be.
2. "Rings are more than things". A ring is not just a trinket, it signifies a commitment and dedication to the beloved.
3. "Candles are more than sticks". The couple lit a unity couple, together, signifying the unification of their heart and soul.
What a picture--no wonder God uses the analogy of the church being the Bride of Christ! Thank you friends from Crossroad (Brent & Tracy, Dan & Martha, Bogie & Debbie, Dave & Becky) for making that evening such a wonderful social event as well. We all set at the same table at Prestonwood Country Club. Delicious food! Wonderful music! Just a wonderful evening!
posted by Joyce at 8:17 PM
1 Comments:
The mark of a good teacher is when they take something ordinary and make it memorable. I mean, how many weddings have we all been to, heard the words, and walked away remembering nothing other than how beautiful the bride was, how happy the groom was, what a nice dress/kiss/cake/dance...
...and Ramesh really did use his years of experience to remind us all what that whole thing was about. I thought the whole day was an excellent way to start off their marriage.
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