Our Body

O. T. #1553 "Our Body"
Oct. 28, 2019
Song of Solomon-chapter 4

LET IT GLOW 

How are we using our body? Is it for the glory of God or for our self? Is it modest or exposed for others to see?

I would like to skip this chapter due to its sensual content, but will not due as it has spiritual referral.
Solomon is the bridegroom describing how he sees his bride. The appearance of the bride overwhelms the loving groom. He admires it. Apparently, he sees all of her. There is no since in our trying to cover up what we do because our Lord Jesus sees all. Neither should it matter to us what others think of us, as long as we are pleasing to Jesus. Right?

How is the beauty of this young woman compared with that of the church and believers?
There are 7 ways, which is the number of perfection:

1. Her eyes-humble, modest, mournful. Wisdom and knowledge are the eyes of a new person in Christ. Our aims and intentions are to be sincere and honest. Are we looking with spiritual eyes to see where God is working so we can join Him? Do we see the needs of others?
2. Her hair-pleasant to the owner. Her locks are as beautiful as Mt. Gilead covered with a shaggy goat herd. Hair of these goats is exceedingly delicate, soft, long, and black. (Falwell) God knows how many hairs are on our head. Not a hair on our head will perish. Are our good works  as obvious as our hair?
3. Her teeth-are white as newly washed sheep, which are used to chew grass. Are we chewing on God's Word in meditation? Is our faith growing beyond the baby stage?
4. Her lips-as a thread of scarlet. Red lips is a sign of health. Do we praitour Savior with our lips?  Is our speech with grace?

 

LET IT GROW 

     5. Her temple or the upper part of her cheeks-are rosy like the pomegranate cut open.    
            Do we blush when we are told the Lord Jesus loves us tenderly and 
             unconditionally?
       6. Her neck-is like a tower, straight and strong. Do we hold our head up with 
           courage?
       7. Her breasts-provide milk for children. Are we growing spiritually in the sincere 
           of the Word? Are we teaching spiritual babies with grace?

Resources: Matthew Henry' Commentary, Liberty Bible Commentary
           
LET IT GO

Use my body for Your glory.
May it be the temple of the Lord Jesus.