21 Jul Signed, Sealed, Delivered
The phrase “signed, sealed, delivered” historically refers to a legal agreement, typically a legal deed. To execute the agreement, the deed was signed by the seller, secured with a wax seal and then delivered to the buyer. While still a legal term, its use today is most often a statement simply meaning that the deal is done. Similarly, our relationship with God is a divine covenant. When Jesus died on the cross for our sins He signed the contract, sealed it with His blood and delivered the deed to an eternal home to all who would accept and believe.
Now, the nature of an agreement or covenant is that it works both ways. The seller signs, seals and delivers the goods, but the buyer gives something in return to secure the purchase. In this case, Jesus not only signed, sealed and delivered, but He also paid the price with His life. With that said, we do have a part to play in the agreement. Scripture says that if we declare with our mouths that “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved (Rom 10:9). When we make a decision to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior we are signing the agreement. When we give up our old lives for a new life in Christ, we are sealing the deal. When we totally and completely give ourselves to God, we are delivering the deed to our hearts and inviting the Holy Spirit to reside in us.
Today, make a decision or renew your decision to commit to Jesus. In the words of Stevie Wonder tell Him,
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours!”
Ava Pennington
Posted at 12:21h, 22 JulyAnd when we make this choice, God gives us His Holy Spirit as a “seal” (Ephesians 1:13).
Jessica Brodie
Posted at 13:36h, 22 JulyAmen to this! May my soul be seared with God’s seal for eternity. Thanks for the encouragement!
Nancy E. Head
Posted at 13:57h, 22 JulyThis covenant is a two-way agreement leading is to a new way of living–a new life. Great post. God bless!
Melissa Henderson
Posted at 14:09h, 22 JulyYes, yes!! I am signed, sealed and delivered. I am His. 🙂
Beth Bingaman
Posted at 00:20h, 23 JulySo grateful for the sacrifice of Christ and for His Holy Spirit that draws us in!
Signed, sealed, delivered, I am His.
Karen Friday
Posted at 01:06h, 24 JulyLove this post! Especially thinking about Calvary’s cross and an empty tomb means “the deal is done.” Praise Jesus!
Jeanne Takenaka
Posted at 02:24h, 25 JulyI so appreciate this post. And what you said here: “When we give up our old lives for a new life in Christ, we are sealing the deal. When we totally and completely give ourselves to God, we are delivering the deed to our hearts and inviting the Holy Spirit to reside in us.” This is so meaningful. I like the picture of delivering the deed to our hearts to the Lord.
Sharon Rene
Posted at 13:54h, 25 JulyGreat post which always brings me comfort. I belong to God when things are smooth and when things are rocky!
Sharon Rene
Melinda Viergever Inman
Posted at 11:19h, 27 JulyGreat explanation of the transaction that we call the salvation covenant. This is an eternal agreement to be acted upon for the rest of our lives and into eternity. It does not end at death. The terms are binding and the covenant now kept for eternity. And Jesus fulfilled all the legal requirements. What a blessing that is to us as recipients!