Song of Solomon 1 - The Banquet

 

Song of Solomon 1 – The Banquet                                                                 

 

This special song was for Solomon’s queen. It teaches that sex is God’s gift in marriage. Solomon is portrayed as the Shepherd lover or king. The Shulamite was his Queen, it means the perfect, the peaceful. Jewish tradition pictures Jehovah’s love for Israel, and Christians picture it as Christ’ love for the church, as well as the individual believer. (John 14:21-24).

 

Their love was admired by others. Intimacy in marriage starts with respect. The virgins serve as a sort of literary chorus to this love story. The Shulamite longed to be all she could be for the one she loved. We should long to be all that we can be for Jesus Christ to enjoy a deeper communion with Him. Be sure your love for Him is expressed in both words and deeds.

 

By removing her veil, a garment not commonly worn in Israel, the Shulamite expressed a desire to share in Solomon’s work as a shepherd. Your love relationship must never become stagnant because He wants to lead you into deeper experiences in His banquet hall. Never be afraid to follow Him, He will never lead you astray. Faithful service is one way to show Him your love.

 

Solomon had 1400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen from Egypt. A team of stallions pulled each chariot, led by a “boss mare” that they eagerly followed. Solomon expresses his love in the most powerful way possible, telling his beloved that she is the beautiful mare who runs with the stallions, special and worthy of pursuit.

Solomon draws others to share in his praise for his beloved. What we say about our spouses in public reflects on them and us.  Follow His flock and His footsteps and you will walk in paths of loving fellowship (John 21:15-25).

 

A costly perfume sent a signal to the king that the Shulamite was ready to share their bed. Just as these two did, married couples can and should use body language and praise to foster private intimacy.

 

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