A Series on Covenant & Commitment
Couples need to remember that when their love is committed to
shared authority, God empowers them in divine mystery.
The Weight of a Ring
by Fæ is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
A ring carries weight.
Both physically and symbolically.
And it carries authority.
In Scripture, we see how a ring is used to set apart.
The chosen.
The trusted.
The ones given divine purpose.
Like Joseph. And Esther.
Ring of Responsibility – Joseph*
Betrayed by his brothers.
Sold into a foreign land.
Yet, by God’s hand, he rose to power.
Pharaoh placed a ring on his hand.
A sign of honor and responsibility.
Ring of Partnership — Esther & Mordecai*
(1930-2014), ca 1950-60.” by Tilt u is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Positioned by God, Esther became queen.
She stepped forward in bold faith to save her people.
And humbled herself before God to intercede.
Pharaoh gave his ring to Mordecai.
A sign of trust, partnership, and shared authority.
In both stories, authority is given freely, built on trust and mutual respect.
Authority in this sense is:
Devotion.
Stewardship.
A sacred responsibility.
To love, protect, and uplift one another.
Just as marriage is meant to be.
A ring is more than a band.
It is a symbol.
It is authority.
It is purpose.
It is a love that has no end.
Joseph saves his family from famine.
Esther saves the Jewish people.
This is the divine mystery of empowerment.
Wisdom.
Unity.
And Grace.
Pharaoh took his signet ring from his hand
Genesis 41:42
and put it on Joseph’s hand…
*See Joseph’s story in Genesis 37–50 and Esther’s story in the book of Esther, found in the Old Testament. Two rings. Two callings. One faithful God.
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