You Are Loved!

O. T. #1549  "You Are Loved!"
Oct. 22, 2019
Song of Solomon
And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father. 1 Kings 3:3a

LET IT GLOW

It is good for the married couple to get away alone every once in a while. We usually go to Branson a few days for our anniversary celebration. And there are times in between that we get away.

The Experiencing God Study Bible gives us some insight on chapter 1:

• Love is better than all other pleasures life offers. Are you tasting the great pleasures of love? (verses 2-3)
• Other women adore the beloved man. (verse 3)
• The beloved is the king. (verse 4)
• Love wants to run away alone with the beloved. Are you spending enough time alone with your beloved? (verse 4)
• Love brings joy to family and friends. Does your love cause others to rejoice? (verse 4)
• The lady had to work in the sun and could not protect her skin from the tanning, hardening sun rays. (verses 5-6)
• Love compliments the beloved. (verses 8-9, 14)
• The beloved wants to give his lady gifts. (verse 11)
• Love wants to be beautiful for the beloved. Are you making yourself pleasing to your beloved? (verses 12-17)

LET IT GROW

How can we apply this content to Christ, the bridegroom and His church the bride?

Matthew Henry's Commentary tells us:

• Treating this as a song, in singing we should make melody with our hearts unto the Lord.
• It has more about Christ in this song than scripture-songs.
• Celebrate your own love of God and share it with others.
• Solomon loved the Lord (1 Kings 3:3).
• Cheek kissing was a custom in the old days. We see the kiss of gospel-grace when Esau kissed his brother Jacob and the father of the prodigal son welcomed his son home. When stray away from our Lord, He welcomes us home. 
• Christ by the Holy Spirit draws us to Him. When with loving kindness to us He draws us. (Jeremiah 31:3)
• We, His children, who are black with filthy rags of sin, will be clothed with a robe of Christ's righteousness. 
• Jesus loves us as a shepherd loves his sheep and feeds them in green pastures and waters them at still waters. His Word is food for our soul and His Spirit refreshes us. 
• When we are weak, Christ gives us strength as horses, in our battles. 
• Grace and mercy are our jewels and gold chains as believers. 
• To us beloved ones of Christ, how precious is our Savior. 
• One day we will sit at the table of King Jesus and feast upon His goodness. 
• Believers are joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 7:17).

LET IT GO

May I show your loving kindness to others today.
May I be merciful and gracious, too.
Thank You Jesus for Your love.