Song of Solomon 1:1-17

Admiration is one of the most exciting parts of a relationship between lovers.  We are seldom comfortable talking about the physical attraction between a man and a woman especially not in church, but it is a very real part of all of our lives and this book is a very graphic insight into that attraction. The language is beautiful and sometimes very sensual and must be understood in the context of lovers who are enjoying the god given blessing of love leading to and within marriage.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE: The book starts out with a clear declaration of love and desire on the part of the bride.  She considers her groom to be beautiful and desirable and his kisses are sweeter to her than wine.  She is clearly intoxicated by her love for him and desires to be with him.  However, she is insecure in her appearance.  She recognizes her beauty but her skin is dark because of her nationality as well as because of the fact that she has been required to work out in the fields in the sun.  The other women in the court all have fair skin because they have been pampered and have not had to work as she did.  This type of insecurity is very common, but it can be dangerous.  Women should not compare their beauty with one another; rather it is far healthier for them to develop the character that comes from working.  Character is far more attractive than frivolity.  She longs to be loved by her man and she wants to be close to Him.


THERE GOES THE GROOM: The groom as work to do keeping the sheep in the fields.  He too wants to be close to her so he makes every effort to let her know how to find him.  He expresses his love and admiration of her and his longing to be close to her. It is important for men to let their wives know how much they admire and desire them.  Physical attraction is an important part of the relationship that must be attended to especially by men.  Words are an important part of our love for one another we should use them generously with one another.  He assures her of his love and admiration and the security that they have in their relationship with one another.  Lovers should admire one another and desire to be together.

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