Bibledoorajar loves the quest for the kiss

We have been looking at our relationship with our King, through the eyes of the country girl and King Solomon. For the girl, a kiss from her shepherd became a quest from her heart. It was her starting point and the basis for all her future experiences with the king. She found that a true and thrilling melody began to flow from her heart. Everything about his nature became highly prized and considered to be of great value. We see her desires beginning to take on a certain strength of purpose. She praised him repeatedly and promoted his name: "all the virgins love you". She ran after him individually, but acknowledged that all (corporately) were running after him too. It is as if she is saying, "I am---we are, impressed with you and how much you love me---us"."

Have you ever noticed two people genuinely in love? Those around them may wish that certain behaviors were different in one or the other, but for the two, it's all about mutual praise and getting to know each other all the more. Love is a wonderful thing. God says it is the most important thing. According to Peter (1 Peter 4:8) love can cover a multitude of sins. Solomon wrote: "He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates friends." (Proverbs 17: 9) So, many shortcomings can be overlooked in the presence of love. When we first receive the gift of life from our Shepherd, our love and gratitude for His overlooking our sin is paramount in our thinking. How wonderful it is that He can overlook our shortcomings and love us still. But as our love grows, a deeper mutuality which calls for our giving Him more righteousness occurs. We want that kiss! The Bible gives no time line for when a believer develops a deeper love for the king nor does it give the time line that the Holy Spirit follows to bring about the more mature love. But, even not knowing these things, the truly called pursue such depth of relationship. More. It's all about more. How can I know Him more and how can I express my love to Him more? And, so we sing with Eliza Hewitt:

        "More about Jesus let me learn, more of His holy will discern. Spirit of God, my Teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me.

         More about Jesus on His throne, riches in glory all His own. More of His kingdom's sure increase, More of His coming Prince of Peace."