Song of Solomon 6 - The Shulamite

 

Song of Solomon 6 – The Shulamite

 

After the disagreement comes reconciliation. Upon his wife’s rejection, Solomon apparently headed to his spice gardens, perhaps to remind him of the fragrances she wore. Often others can tell we are out of fellowship with the Lord.

 

Having been convinced by the Shulamite that Solomon was worth fighting for, her friends asked where they should look for him. Because she understood him, she knew where to find him, because she loved him, she found the courage to look for him. We know where the Lord is and what we must do to be reconciled to Him. (I John 1:9). We know that we belong to Him and that He still loves us and sees beauty in us despite our lack of loving response to Him.

 

Solomon showed that he knew what his wife needed from him, choosing three different images to describe her beauty: Tirzah known for its simple, agricultural beauty, Jerusalem known for it majestic elegance; an army with banners, representing the exhilaration of a regal procession. The bride went where her beloved was that she might be forgiven and restored.

 

If we are to be reconciled to Him and enjoy His communion once more, we must go back to the place where we left Him (Gen 13:3). Instead of being beaten she is now in his glorious procession sitting regally in the lead chariot.

 

The Shulamite was his perfect and only one – the beauty without peer. Her friends begged her to remain so that they might enjoy her  beauty. As God’s people we need to impress the world with our beauty and Christlikeness. Perhaps we need to meet the Lord in the garden.

 

 

Please read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.

If you have missed any lessons, you can go to: God Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.

Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah Study Bible.