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Song of Solomon-2

The Garden of Souls: A Devotional Study on Song of Solomon 2​

Introduction​

Song of Solomon is an Old Testament book that explores the language and depth of romantic love. However, it is much more than a simple love story. It is a metaphorical representation of the relationship between God and His people.

In this devotional study, we'll explore the garden scene from Song of Solomon 2. The garden serves as a symbolic representation of the soul, inviting us to reflect on our inner form and beauty.

Section 1: The Beloved (Song of Solomon 2:1)​

Devotional Thought: The Beloved is presented as unmatched in her beauty, unlike any other woman. This is not a conceit, but a reflection of God's design. Each individual person is unquestionably unique and wondrous in God's eyes. Today, take time to reflect on your inherent value and beauty.

Reflection Questions:

  • In what ways do you entertain doubts about your inherent value and beauty?
  • How can you reflect God's love and grace to others by acknowledging and cultivating the beauty in them?

Section 2: The Garden (Song of Solomon 2:15)​

Devotional Thought: The garden is the setting for the Beloved's self-reflection and divine encounter. Our soul is a garden, waiting to be tended and cared for. This metaphor invites us to cultivate our soul's garden in thought and action.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can you tend and care for your soul's garden, removing weeds and fostering growth?
  • How do you enable others to cultivate their own garden's, recognizing the beauty in their soul's?

Section 3: The Beloved's Encounter (Song of Solomon 2:16)​

Devotional Thought: The Beloved encounters the King of Love. Follow this metaphorical encounter further, imagining a divine encounter with God in your soul's garden. As the spirit of God connects to the soul, it anchors us and grants us stability. Trust that He is present when you least expect Him to be.

Reflection Questions:

  • As you think of God's divine connection to your soul's garden, what does stability mean for you?
  • How can you maintain that connection, even during troubled times?

Section 4: The Beloved's Response (Song of Solomon 2:17)​

Devotional Thought: The Beloved invites the King of Love to visit her again at night, with a yearning to remain eternally His. This yearning comes from the realization of the fragility and mortality of our physical bodies. Our soul's garden lives forever, and in this eternal realm, we cultivate our connection with God.

Reflection Questions:

  • In what ways can the realization of our immortal souls bring comfort and hope during dark times?
  • In what ways can you honor this connection with God, who lives eternally, amidst the darkness?

Conclusion:​

As we conclude this devotional study, we are left with profound thoughts, shaped by the Soul and Garden Metaphor. It has led us to reflect on our self-worth, soul's care, and divine connection. Today, let's remember that we are precious and unique, and our soul's eternal garden waits for us to steward it. May we honor that connection, allowing our soul's garden to flourish and prosper.