A Rose or a Thorn

O. T. #1550. "A Rose or a Thorn"
Oct. 23,2019
Song of Solomon -chapter 2
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among
the daughters. (Verses 1-2)

LET IT GLOW 

What lady does not enjoy receiving roses unexpectedly? Isn't the red rose a symbol of love and the yellow rose a symbol of friendship? Their fragrance and beauty are no other flower. Although, they have thorns, so we must be careful when handling them.

The rose and lily are flowers commonly found in Israel. The girl speaking considers herself to be nothing special, just an ordinary flower. How does Solomon considers her to be? She is extraordinary in his eyes-a lily among the thorns.
Nothing is more vital than encouraging and appreciating the person we love.
Are we telling our spouse "I love you" each day, and show them love by our actions?

LET IT GLOW 

Christ is our Rose of Sharon. He is such a beautiful and sweet Savior. There is none like Him. Salvation and grace are glorious. He is our fragrance offering before a Holy God, as those burnt in the Temple of Solomon. 

The church excels other societies as a bed of roses among the thorns of the world. We are like lilies scratched and torn by hardships and troubles in the world, planted among the thorns. Yet, Christ is us makes us beautiful. 

Is Jesus your Rose of Sharon and Lily of the Valleys?


LET IT GO

Be a sweet and beautiful today, not prickly as a thorn.