September 2018 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ESV / 88 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. I couldn't stop smiling. But how can one keep warm alone? It is based on the Book of Ecclesiastes Chapter 4 Verse 12 , but if a non-religious couple wants to braid three cords during their wedding ceremony they can give a different meaning to the third cord. January 2019 November 2016 And Im glad that Lon is doing all the official elements so I can just focus on the joy of watching God do His work here. We are to give warmth to each other, giving hugs (physically and emotionally). There is a time to be alone so that the quality of our togetherness will be greater. Title: Two Are Better Than One. July 2016 A cord of three strands is not easily broken.". A couple months ago Beth and I drove out to Quantico with Lydia to spend some time with James. I wrote this first script below before I knew anything else about the Cord of Three Strands. It guarantees the feelings stay alive and protects the relationship from a downward spiral of each withdrawing love in revenge against the other being selfish. Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. Bible Q&A: Did Satan Know That Jesus Would Rise From The Grave? He restores my soul. Judges And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. There's, you know, multitudes before me. Thus, the marriage relationship of two the husband and wife is better than one. Both the husband and wife are commanded by God to love each other (Eph. WOMAN please take MANS hands and hold them palms up so that you may see them for the gift which they are to you. Might this service be a reminder to us who have spoken these vows in the past. I get to think outside the box or give new meaning to something. Meaning: God is your guiding light. 1 & 2 Kings So, who is this 3rd Strand, who will make all the difference? Absolutely no outdoor weddings. O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. July 2018 Now we must avail themselves of His love to build our lives together.Thus, for a truly successful Marriage, we are not just to wrap ourselves around each other, but around the Living God, whose strength will fill up our weakness when we are weary. And if I havethe gift ofprophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. August 2013 May 2011 September 2012 For if they fall, one will lift up. Lord you are the Creator, Savior, and Designer of marriage, we call upon you this afternoon, praying that you be glorified by what takes place here. Contextually, Solomon is talking about the work a person does with his hands (Eccl. Meaning: You are telling your partner that your union was planned and heavenly sent by God. because they have a good return for their labor: Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. April 2014 January 2017 He took out the ring, and inscribed in the precious metal was a powerful verse that would set the foundation for our soon-to-be marriage: For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. document.getElementById('cloak53564').innerHTML = ''; I want to be your daddy, not the pastor who does your wedding. 2 And I congratulated the dead who had already died rather than the living who were still alive.+ 3 And better off than both of them is the one who has not yet . He described it as chasing after the wind. ? But that is not necessarily so. Marriage exists because God observed that it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him (Gen. 2:18-24). As you connect with other believers who love God as much as you do it will keep the warm fire of Gods love burning in your heart. December 2010 Jesus Himself said there was one man for whom it would have been better if he had never been born: Judas ( Matthew 26:24 ). 1 Then again, I contemplate all the oppression that is committed under the sun. 9 Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. Not only will they come externally from Satan, they will also come internally from your sinful nature. Bible Q&A: What Does If Anyone Is Hungry, Let Him Eat At HomeMean? And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. (2) $5.40. Meaning: Always choose to love one another, because love conquers all. Three Are Better than Two Are Better than One. That this ceremony would honor you, and reflect the seriousness of the vows to be spoken. 5:25; Tit. Might it be instructive to those considering such a commitment in their future. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies. This email address is being protected from spambots. Yes! For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Marriage ceremonies sometimes use this verse along with a braided cord to illustrate unity between husband, wife, and God. IRISArtDesignCo. October 2013 That this ceremony would honor you, and reflect the seriousness of the vows to be spoken. To help you understand this let me paint a picture for you. This is where the body of Christ comes into play. In both the Old and New Testaments, the hierarchy in a marriage is to place God first, the husband second as head of the household, and the wife subservient to the husband. A man who finds a wife finds a good thing (Pr 18:22). For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. With this in mind, I want to ask you a question. For he has no one to help him up. October 2017 Therefore, shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. That is a fantastic representation, but since not everyone reading this is married, lets consider some applications that will apply to everyone. And there is no end of all of the people, even of all that have been before them: and of all that shall come after they shall not rejoice in him. Sadly, there are times when for some couples marriage becomes hell. Matthew and Haley Husband - A Wedding Sermon on 1 John 4.9-12 & Ecclesiastes 4.9-12. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Two out of three isnt bad. 9. I believe if you have these you will build the cord of three strands that is not easily broken. This is an example of how a cord of three strands works. June 2014 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. As you go through this Christian journey you will face challenges. To learn more about his ministry please visit clarencehaynes.com. June%23,%2018% % % % % % % Farber/Enerson%Wedding% Ecclesiastes%4:9>12% % % % % % Rev.%Matthew%C.%Rauh% % Tying&Together&a&Strong&Marriage& & %%%%%Little%kids . There must be people in your life that you can be open and honest with. When We Meet; Where We're Located; What To Expect; About Us. Gospels And they filled them up to the brim. Wedding Message for Michael & May Kim Hartley. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. //