Bible Study

Song of Songs - Which is Solomon’s

Chapter 3

The Bride, the Beloved asks “Where are you?”

Verse 1;   The bride speaks about moments her heart longed to see her lover but could not.  It is said that absence makes the heart grow founder.  Anyone that has spent long separations from loved ones can relate to this emotional moment.  Wives have pinned away and even cried from loneliness, wanting the one they loved to come home.  These times she searched for him in the streets speaks of times we may pray and get no answer.  (Isa 55:6) 

Verses 2-4;   One may look for the Lord in this world but he rarely manifests there. For he lives within our hearts.  “The Kingdom of Heaven is within us.

Verse 5;  The beloved uses this term, “do not awaken love until it desires.”  What does that mean?  Could it be that there is a time and place for everything. Could it also mean that you can’t hurry God?  God will pick the time and place of His manifestation.  There are so many things we may desire, even God’s presence, but we must yield to Him; “Thy will be done.”  

There He is, I can see Him coming for me.

Verses 6-7;   Sometimes it may be our sanctified imagination, but even so, our imaginations can paint a picture so true for us that we can be translated (even if just for a little while) to a place where we experience togetherness.  (Remember the secular song from the early 60’s “Dream?”  A line from the song says: “whenever I want you all I have to do is dream.”)

Verse 8- 10;  The beloved has a distinct vision of her Groom based on the attributes she holds dear in her heart toward Him.  He is arrayed in Glory and power.  He is prepared for war and battle with noble warriors bearing swords.  Yet she also sees the upholstery of His carriage seat, the place she will soon take beside Him.   

Verse 11;  The beloved; “I see you”   and I want everybody else to see you.  That’s why I lift you up in the sanctuary, on the streets, in my home, social settings, and community.  I’ll tell the World to come see my Saviour my King that is the darling of my heart and the sustainer of my life and joy.