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Song of Solomon-6

Roaring with Love: A Devotional Study on Song of Solomon 6​

Introduction​

The Song of Solomon is a breathtaking poetic masterpiece that explores the depths of human love and longing. The book teaches us about the nature of intimacy, the beauty of The Beloved's goodness, and the power of God's love. This devotional study draws from chapter 6 and unlocks its subtle nuances and spiritual insights.

Section 1: Pursuing Intimacy (Song of Solomon 6:1-3)​

Devotional Thought: The Beloved launches a bold seduction, enticing his lover into intimacy. He compels her to come to the mountains and see his deeds. The Beloved urges his lover to come to him, arguing that his love is entirely transformative. Today, let's reflect on our attitudes towards pursuing intimacy and connection in our relationships.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you approach intimacy in your relationships?
  • In what ways can you embrace a bold and faithful seduction in your closest relationships?

Section 2: Speaking in Riddles (Song of Solomon 6:4-5)​

Devotional Thought: The Beloved's words are intimate and captivating, but they also contain elements of mystery and riddles. This enigmatic quality adds a layer of excitement and intrigue to their conversations. Likewise, the mystery of God's love can be overwhelming, yet it's also profoundly captivating, and requires us to seek deeper understanding.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you approach the mystery of God's love?
  • In what ways can you deepen your understanding of God's captivating and enigmatic love?

Section 3: Unyielding Pursuit (Song of Solomon 6:6-9)​

Devotional Thought: The Beloved's pursuit of his lover is unyielding, as he scours and searches with an unrelenting fervor. He declares that he has gathered myrrh and aloes, along with cinnamon, calamus, and cassia, all preparing her bed with spices, mounds of mallow, hyssop, and benzoin, as she lies in his chambers. This passage highlights the depth of His love, and how His intimacy with us comes with position, honor, and reward.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you respond to the depths of God's unyielding love in your life?
  • In what ways can you celebrate and honor the intimacy and rewards of God's unyielding love?

Section 4: Crying Out (Song of Solomon 6:10-13)​

Devotional Thought: The Beloved cries out, screaming with love, calling out to his lover to awake and come, his vineyard is ready. The Beloved's cries reveal his intense longing for intimacy, and his love for his companion is wholly consuming. This revelation teaches us that God's love is an all-consuming fire that blazes forever. When we approach God's love with fervor, we discover its unshakable nature.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you respond to the fire of God's love in your life?
  • In what ways can you embrace God's Love and fervor with surrender and responsiveness?

Conclusion:​

The Song of Solomon chapter 6 draws us into a world of intimacy, love, and surrender, reminding us that God's love is all-consuming and overwhelmingly captivating. May we emerge from today's devotional study energized, and fueled to approach the depths of God's love with surrender and responsiveness. Let's continue to explore the mysteries of God's love as revealed in the Song of Solomon, basking in the transformative power of God's love.