Do not arouse or awaken my love,
Until she pleases.
Song of Solomon 8:4
Until she pleases.
Song of Solomon 8:4
Wow! What a lovely journey we have had!!! I have thoroughly enjoyed the past two years together. Didn't you just love finishing our time walking through the song of all songs, which is Solomon's. I can identify with that young lady (except the young part, but I do remember!) One minute she is walking on cloud nine, and the next she is stumbling in the darkness or just plain giving up! Thank God for the pursuit of her Bridegroom who doesn't allow her to sit in her gloom.
Did you notice how the story built? With each narrative, the bride sees more qualities in her Beloved and her description of Him gets longer. And as she grows, His description of her more closely resembles her description of Him. Obviously, she is growing into His image!
Did you also notice that three times in this short book, the Bridegroom tells the daughters of Jerusalem not to "arouse my love, until she pleases"? He will not force her to love Him; He desires the free flowing myrrh that comes from her heart. Some folks want a relationship with Him to keep them from eternal hell. Others want a relationship with Him so they will see their loved ones when they die. But then there are those who want a relationship with Him because they have fallen in love with Him! Each time she matures with a greater revelation of who He is, her love grows. That's the kind of relationship that captures His heart.
Ahhh, yes!!!! What a beautiful book! Can't wait until our next journey takes us through it's pages. I hope you will join us as we make our way through the Word once again. I will post a second blog that gives you all the details.
Thank you for walking with me through this precious Bible. I hope you have grown in your love for it, and are eager to continue in the privilege of making it a part of your daily walk. May 2009 be filled with revelation of the Bridegroom, and may He grant you wisdom and understanding in the days to come. May you experience His touch on your life that brings you health and happiness, and may He faithfully provide your every need.
In His love,
Shirley
Did you notice how the story built? With each narrative, the bride sees more qualities in her Beloved and her description of Him gets longer. And as she grows, His description of her more closely resembles her description of Him. Obviously, she is growing into His image!
Did you also notice that three times in this short book, the Bridegroom tells the daughters of Jerusalem not to "arouse my love, until she pleases"? He will not force her to love Him; He desires the free flowing myrrh that comes from her heart. Some folks want a relationship with Him to keep them from eternal hell. Others want a relationship with Him so they will see their loved ones when they die. But then there are those who want a relationship with Him because they have fallen in love with Him! Each time she matures with a greater revelation of who He is, her love grows. That's the kind of relationship that captures His heart.
Ahhh, yes!!!! What a beautiful book! Can't wait until our next journey takes us through it's pages. I hope you will join us as we make our way through the Word once again. I will post a second blog that gives you all the details.
Thank you for walking with me through this precious Bible. I hope you have grown in your love for it, and are eager to continue in the privilege of making it a part of your daily walk. May 2009 be filled with revelation of the Bridegroom, and may He grant you wisdom and understanding in the days to come. May you experience His touch on your life that brings you health and happiness, and may He faithfully provide your every need.
In His love,
Shirley
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