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Song of Solomon, Devotionally

Posted in Experience, tagged on April 5, 2010| Leave a Comment »

“The song of songs, which is Solomon’s…thy love is better than wine.” – Song of Solomon 1:1, 2b (KJV)

If what the Bible says in 2nd Timothy 3:16 is true, that “all scripture is inspired by God… and profitable…” then the Song of Solomon is included.

Armed with that I decided to try using it devotionally and found it wonderful – but there are a few hurdles to overcome.

There is no denying the sexual overtones but, taking the Song as a metaphor, there is something to learn.

There is a certain excitement stirred between two attracted “lovers” which is more than physical. There is an interest, a freshness, a desire for more, which captures the attention and can’t be explained by reason. Disinterested parties sometimes comment, “What does she see in him!?”.

The subject of classic movies like the “Beauty and the Beast”, something “clicks” between two people and the adventure begins.

Likewise, there is an non-physical something that “clicks” between the saved and their Savior and an adventure begins. There is an excitement stirred when one really catches a true glimpse of what God offers, individually and collectively, in Jesus Christ. The attention is captured, the interest peaked, and a breath of freshness occurs with God which others just don’t comprehend.

The marvelous thing about that is its availability for all who accept Jesus as their Lord and Savour and His love is better than any joy inducing elixir mankind can devise.

– Fritz

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>We all want a reward, let’s admit it!

Posted in Experience, tagged , , , on April 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

>The idea true Christians are to act from purely (1)altruistic motives is popular but NOT Biblical and not realistic, either!

God doesn’t expect it of us. Jesus tells us “why” we are to rejoice when persecuted, give a cup of cold water to the needy, fast and pray in secret, and even love our enemies:

“For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?” – Matthew 5:46 (KJV)

The Sermon on the Mount mentions “reward” no less than nine (9) times – check it out. And compare that with the Bible’s definition of real faith:

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” – Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)

Many believe in God (even the devil believes) they just don’t think diligently seeking God will give them what they want right now.

The desire for a reward is God-Given! It keeps us seeking, pushing, longing, looking until we find something that satisfies. It’s the itch that only God can scratch, and He’s not afraid to match his “rewards” with anyone.

He’s the giver of “living” water, the maker of better “wine”, the ladder that connects heaven and earth (John 1:51; Genesis 28:12) and His is the adventure that never grows old.

We all want a reward, I’ll admit that and go for it!

– Fritz

1. altruistic – the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

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A Bridal Paradigm

Posted in Experience, tagged , , , on March 17, 2010| Leave a Comment »

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. – Ephesians 5:31-32

Jesus elevated physical existence and circumstances to a new level.

He spoke of “living” water – something like water, but for the soul (John 4:10). With his water you don’t get wet but you do get refreshed, in a different way.

Jesus said He was the “Light” of the world. He illuminates reality. It could be said light is simply a physical metaphor for what God does when he come into the human heart.

The Bible uses another physical metaphor, that of being a Bride for Christ.

Our female brethren may have an easier time understanding the metaphor, but not the exclusive rights to it. It has nothing to do with gender or sex like his “living” water has nothing to do with getting wet.

It has everything to do with the relationship and love between the saved and their Saviour. It describes the heartfelt relationship Jesus has towards me (individually and for the Church as a whole). It illustrates the excitement of being sought out and chosen by the real “Mr. Right” – not in us finding him but him finding us(Philippians 3:12b).

If 2nd Timothy 3:16 is to be believed, when it says “All scripture is inspired…” then the mystery of “a man with a maid” (Proverbs 30:19) and the book of the Song of Solomon are physical metaphors of the mystical relationship between the man, Christ Jesus, and the maid, us individually and collectively as the church.

I have heard this but until now it has been dormant; I am awaking to a whole new world!

– Fritz

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