Song of Solomon 4 - The Beloved

Song of Solomon 4 – The Beloved

 

The differences between men and women are never so evident as they are with intimacy. Many of the plants and spices listed in verses 13, and 14 were expensive or imported, and some of them were considered aphrodisiacs.

Solomon used the term sister as a form of endearment, implying respect and companionship. He uses this term five times in the Song.

No loving expression of physical intimacy was out of bounds for them as they gave themselves completely to each other. Blow on my garden is an invitation to spread the kisses all over her. Neither of them hesitated to show their love.

 

Do you want to experience God’s Love?

 

1.    Listen to His words. He wants to tell you how fair you are in His sight because of His grace (Eph.1:6). If you listen to others, you may be led astray. If you listen to yourself, you may become discouraged. Believe His word and rest in His love. Let your heart listen for His words.

 

2.    Look to Him in Love. You cannot see Him physically, but you can still love Him (I Pet. 1:8). See Him in His word, in the world He has made, and in His providential care for you each day. Tell Him that you love Him!

 

 

3.    Live to please Him. A garden, spring, and fountain are not useful if they are shut up, so open your life to Him and let Him bring out of you all that will delight Him and help others. Sometimes He must send trials to bring out the best blessings. You are His unique garden and He is the loving Gardner (John 20:15), and He will cultivate your life and make it fruitful as you commune with Him (John 15:1-8).

 

When the Lord comes to your garden, let Him enjoy your love (John 20:11-18).

 

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