It Starts Small

Category: Song of Solomon

  • The Resounding Voice of Worship

    The content explores the intimate relationship between the bride and her beloved in the Song of Solomon, emphasizing the importance of personal experience over mere doctrinal knowledge. It parallels this with Paul’s declaration in Philippians, highlighting that true value lies in knowing Christ intimately. Worship, personal expression of love, and…

  • The Vulnerable Yet Unyielding Pursuit

    6 I opened to my love,but my love had turned and gone away.My heart sank because he had left.I sought him, but did not find him.I called him, but he did not answer.7 The guards who go about the city found me.They beat and wounded me;they took my cloak from me—the guardians of the…

  • The Piercing Pain that Awakens

    4 My love thrust his hand through the opening,and my feelings were stirred for him.5 I rose to open for my love.My hands dripped with myrrh,my fingers with flowing myrrhon the handles of the bolt.I opened to my love,but my love had turned and gone away.My heart sank because he had left.I…

  • The Heart-Wrenching Pain of Missed Moments

    The text explores the deep nuances of spiritual readiness and the hesitance to embrace God’s love, symbolized by a bride’s reluctance to don her garments. It emphasizes the importance of responding to God’s call despite fears of vulnerability and discomfort. The necessity of avoiding grieving the Holy Spirit is also…

  • The Fiery Test of Delay

    In a state of tension between sleep and spiritual awareness, the bride hears her Beloved’s affectionate call, symbolizing divine intimacy. Revelation 3:20 illustrates Jesus’s longing for relationship, inviting believers to respond willingly. Delayed responses reveal personal priorities, demanding reflection on self-sufficiency, lukewarm faith, and the importance of embracing Christ’s call.

  • Divine Celebration

    The text emphasizes the shared joy of love and community, portrayed through biblical imagery of a wedding feast. It highlights the significance of communal celebration in Christian life, echoing Christ’s invitation to partake in joy and connection. This joy not only strengthens relationships but also serves as a healing remedy…

  • Welcoming His Presence

    The content explores spiritual surrender and transformation through the metaphor of winds representing God’s presence. It emphasizes a believer’s readiness to embrace change and vulnerability, inviting the Holy Spirit’s transformative work. True freedom is spiritual liberation from sin and fear, leading to genuine growth, authenticity, and the opportunity to serve…

  • Sacred Intimacy

    The post explores the imagery of the bride as a locked garden, symbolizing sacred intimacy and the private communion between believers and God. It emphasizes the security found in a hidden life with Christ, highlighting the necessity of healthy boundaries for personal growth. The piece encourages deeper reflection on identity,…

  • You are all together Beautiful

    4 How beautiful you are, my darling.How very beautiful!Behind your veil,your eyes are doves.Your hair is like a flock of goatsstreaming down Mount Gilead. Songs 4:1 The Groom launches into an impassioned and lyrical tribute to the bride’s breathtaking beauty – each line a fervent celebration of her unique features, her…

  • Crowned with Joy

    The passage reflects on the joyous wedding of King Solomon, emphasizing the deep divine delight God feels for His people, akin to a groom’s joy for his bride. It intertwines theological insights with personal reflection, encouraging readers to embrace their identity in Christ and celebrate their intrinsic value, experiencing joy…