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The "Aroma" of His Name (Song 1:03)

Posted in Experience, tagged on April 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee. – Song 1:3 (KJV)

Smell uniquely ties memory and feelings together in a way the other senses do not. Smell enhances our experience, evokes a reaction on a subconscious level, and brings back memories long forgotten.

Driving south of Houston, recently, the scent of humid salt air flooded me with childhood memories of camping on the beach with my dad. One scent and I was there, in my thoughts, on the beach eating crunchy hot dogs and swimming in the surf.

The Song of Solomon compares Jesus’ name to the “savour (smell) of …good ointments” and says his name is “as ointment poured forth”. An ointment poured forth means the lid is off and it’s sending out its smell, like what we did in college when we wanted guests – pop corn and open the doors!

To some the name of Jesus evokes repulsion, but to others there is a feeling of peace and attraction. It is not a mental thing, it is deeper than that. The pure in heart (symbolized, here, by the “virgins”) love him.

The wonderful thing is that naturally dull and evil hearts can be changed; he paid for that with his life’s blood and gives it upon request.

– fritz

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>Kisses of His mouth – Song 1:02

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged on April 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »

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Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine. – Song 1:2 (KJV)

I am finding hidden treasure using the Song of Solomon as a devotional aid, interpreting the imagery to understand the relationship between me and Jesus, my savior.

The initial hurdle, for a man, is the idea of kissing. We are not “kissing” Jesus.

But “kissing” is often applied in non-literal ways, even in our current culture. If I told you my back tire kissed the curb, yesterday, when I turned into my neighborhood, you would know exactly what I meant.

“Kiss”, in this way, means a brief encounter which leaves a lasting impression and “Mouth”, when applied to Christ, means the Word of God.

Devotionally, we interpret this passage to mean a desire/prayer for a God-given encounter with his word, the Bible, specifically applied in a way that leaves lasting results.

-FAL

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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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