Seeing one’s deficiencies, yet seeing one’s self as the Lord sees (“I am black, yet comely”) · Being as a common “flower” hidden in amongst society, yet giving forth a sweet fragrance unto the Lord (“Lily of the valleys”) · Knowing when, according to the Times and Seasons of the Lord, is the appropriate time to “stir up love”. We should ALWAYS be developing a deeper love and commitment to the Lord, yet there are times when this shall be more openly seen and d

The Shulamite responds, “Awake, O North Wind, and come, thou South— blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. . . Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits. Notice again the imagery of “hidden-ness”, or “private-ness”. An “enclosed” garden— with a high stone wall around it. Only those privileged to gain access may enter. It’s private:

The Shulamite is proclaiming the security of her relationship— the true satisfaction of BELONGING one to another. But she links it WITH his care of his flock: the Psalm says that “We are His people, the sheep of his pasture”. (Psalm 100:3). We know that SHE is “the Lily (or, crocus) of the Valleys” (Canticle 2:1), but this is plural (“Lilies”)— multiple application, because in the spiritual reality, “the Bride” is not just one person, but many: all who develop this depth of h

The opening and closing verses of The Song of Solomon (aka Canticle) both are the cry of the Heart of The Bride: Cant. 1:2 “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— for thy love is better than wine!” -and- Cant. 8:14 “Make haste, my beloved, be thou like a roe or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices!”