Song of Solomon 5
-Solomon is speaking once again at the beginning of chapter
5. He is in his garden and gathered all for his bride. He is ready celebrate in
complete and utter union. His words, “Drink and imbibe deeply, O lovers,”
reflects intimacy and being absorbed by total emersion (Song of Solomon 5:1).
*Application* We must understand that God wants every part of our being. He
doesn’t just want first place in our lives, He wants every part of our life to
reflect His glory and fullness. Let God have complete control of you. This is
what the Spirit-filled life is all about.
-Now the bride speaks again with a troubling dream. Her
lover had come knocking and she open up to him, but he had turned away and had
gone. She searched for him as her heart went out after him, but she could not
find him and he did not answer. She is lovesick and disheartened by the seeming
separation (Song of Solomon 5:2-8). *Application* There will be times of
testing and trial in our walk with the Lord, when He seems to be distant and
gone from our side. This time of searching only draws us closer to Him in the
end. God’s desire is that we pursue Him as He has pursued us. Sometimes He will
let us feel the agony of separation to draw us into a deeper fellowship with
Him as a final and lasting result. All of God’s people go through these times
of intense struggle. Allow these times of not “feeling” God’s presence grow
your faith and dependence on Him. Realize the truth that He is always there
(Matthew 28:20). He will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). He is
with us in the valley (Psalm 23:4).
-After the chorus exalts the bride for a verse (Song of
Solomon 5:9), the Shulammite bride reigns down more admiration for her beloved
in the final verses of the chapter (Song of Solomon 5:10-16). He is described
as “dazzling and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand” with a head like “gold”
and hair like the color of the raven with thick locks like clusters of dates
[thickness]. His eyes, cheeks, lips, hands, legs, and mouth are all
complimented with culturally relevant admirations. In the end, she sums it up
by stating that he is “wholly desirable” and that he is “my friend” to all the
daughters of Jerusalem. *Application* God in the same way should be praised
with ceasing. He is wholly desirable (Psalms 117) and our closest friend
(Proverbs 18:24).
Verse to Memorize: Song of Solomon 5:6
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