Fris.’s Devo - Israel’s Story

Read: Song of Songs 1:1-4:16; 2 Corinthians 8:16:24; Psalm 50:1-23; Proverbs 22:22-23 Every time I read Song of Songs I see it a little differently. When I read it this time, I really see the young woman as Israel and the young man as God, come to earth. Of course, we know that it was Jesus who came to earth and we will be his bride, but they only knew God as king. *** Our story begins with the woman wanting the love of her lover. The whole nation loves this man. *** In 1:5, the woman sees the state she is in. It is like when Israel turns back to God after going into idolatry. She wakes up and wants to find God again. God has never stopped loving her. *** The man and the woman have conversation and they reacquaint and fall back in love. But, time goes by without communication and she then decides to go look for God again (3:1). *** The King comes back with his army and Israel beholds his glory once again. They renew their covenant and he wears the crown his mother gave him on his wedding day. In other words, God is acknowledged as their king again. *** He once again expresses his love for his people. The young woman (Israel) prays for the presence of the Lord to blow on them and enjoy them once again. *** In Corinthians, Paul writes that he is coming with Titus who is eager to see them again. Another man will be coming with them who is a respected teacher of the Word. Paul asks that they receive him also with love. They will be on their way to take the offering they have collected to the persecuted people at the church in Jerusalem. *** Lord, may you be our constant companion. May we not forget you or disrespect your Word. May we always be thankful of all you have done.