Jan 21, 2024
Do you recall the exhilaration of falling headlong into the enchanting embrace of love, that sacred moment when intimacy became an indelible part of your story?
"Awakened Love," as depicted in the Song of Solomon, transcends the
ordinary, revealing a divine tapestry woven with threads of passion
and spiritual connection. These verses explore the profound
parallels between human love and the intimate relationship the Lord
desires with His beloved, the church.
Verse 1:15: “How beautiful you are, my darling, How beautiful you
are! Your eyes are like doves.”
Doves, ancient symbols of lovemaking, signify a profound bond found
in the gaze shared during intimacy. In the same way, the Lord
yearns for us to perceive His gaze upon us, acknowledging our
beauty and the depth of His love.
Verses 1:16-17: “How handsome you are, my beloved, And so
delightful! Indeed, our bed is luxuriant! The beams of our house
are cedars, Our rafters, junipers.”
In this exchange, Solomon and the Shulamite woman mirror the
reciprocal nature of love. It is a dance, a symphony of words and
affections. Similarly, our adoration towards the Lord, expressed
through praise and worship, creates an intimate space where we
encounter His manifest presence.
Verses 2:1-2 “I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.”
“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the young
women.”
The bride and groom’s dialogue continues, emphasizing the
uniqueness of their relationship. Similarly, our connection with
the Lord is exclusive, marked by the divine nature He bestows upon
us. We are the apple tree in a barren forest, producing fruit
through His love.
Verses 2:3-6 “Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, So
is my beloved among the young men.” ... “His left hand is under my
head, And his right-hand embraces me.”
As the couple exchanges words of admiration, we recognize our
exceptional status among God's creation. His love sustains us,
refreshing us like raisin cakes and apples. His love produces the
fruit of His divine nature within us.
Verse 2:7: “Swear to me, you daughters of Jerusalem, By the
gazelles or by the does of the field, That you will not disturb or
awaken my love Until she pleases.