Bibledoorajar has sought the "seal"

     I have not been to a church wedding in a while, but it is easy to recall the exchange of rings. This outward sign of a vow to seal the couples love for each other and only for each other is often emphasized by the minister as like unto that of the relationship the church has with its' Christ. Indeed, Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 1 21-22 that it is God Himself who sets believers in firm union with the Christ, putting his seal on us in our hearts as a guarantee of our future.
     In our story the country girl has been under a strong period of instruction with the king. Now it is time to return to Jerusalem. One is struck by the harmony the couple now shows. Our country girl asks the king to seal the relationship on her heart and hand. She desires his pledge to be confirmed and that all the treasures that they have come to share will be protected and secure. She returns still leaning on the king but from a much greater position of trust in his approval of her.
     The church must all work together," O daughters of Jerusalem", to do all things possible to see that our individual positions with our king remain firm. This will assure a happiness of divine proportions. For as Paul said, "however many promises God has made, they all find their 'yes' in connection with Him ( 2 Cor. 1 20). We are returning to the heavenly Jerusalem with a sealed secret relationship that the world cannot understand. Jesus was right. Our treasure is laid up in heaven. Hallelujah!