The ancient symbols of the cross, and of the snake on a pole, reflect a shared origin in themes of healing, protection, and spiritual transformation between health services and the crucifixion of the Christ. The cross is reconciliation, binding folk on earth with God in heaven, while reconciling folk with each other. This key to restoration of health, life and wellbeing. The snake on a pole is another sign of health restoration and of also of resurrection. The snake sheds its skin and rejuvenates and brings forth the new from out of old. As I accept that the Christ, Jesus, died for me, my hope is restored, and my heart is opened to the heavenly power of God, freeing me from the sins which held me in a woeful state. I then find others who are similarly affected and find we are one body because all share in this body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are bound to Christ and to one another by the Holy Spirit given each of us from heaven. We believe that Jesus who died is resurrected and is alive forever. As we meet, the Holy Spirit manifests in gifts which create and enhance our lives in Jesus Christ. We have positive hope of, either resurrection to immortality after death, or change to immortality if we are alive, when Jesus Christ returns.
