Bibledoorajar basks in the love

Within the king's chamber, the country girl is becoming more comfortable. She remains very aware of her natural state which she had previously characterized as "blackness". But, she is also becoming more and more aware of the effects of the beautifying changes that have come as a result of rest, growth and the amazing attention given to her by her lover, the king. Seen by the king as a beautiful person, and not just a part of his property, is increasingly both amazing and entrancing. She no longer wants to be described in the unflattering manner which  her brothers use to describe her. She wants the inside changes she is making to be reflected in her exterior image and for that to be reported. And still the king gives---encouragement, promises, commendations. The king has encouraged her to follow the steps of the flock who have learned the way. This experienced flock not only has natural beauty and strength, but wisdom and merit grown deep inside. This is to be her way to live for the remainder of her life.

It is to the wisdom and merit of faith in God's love and authority that Jesus appealed in His earthly ministry. He encouraged, promised and commended the flock of Jewish believers who lived to become God's mature flock. Follow them, He said, not the externals of the immature.

The changes in the country girl, not yet fully developed, are beginning to attract attention. She is asked questions about the changes she is experiencing. "Help us understand. What is so amazing about your lover?" Words may fail to grasp its' fullness, but she labors on to express all that her lover is becoming to her. As we enter the Advent Season, believers everywhere are grasping for words to share with the world that the infant born in Bethlehem is the same who came to love us as we have never been loved before. Like the questioners in the Song, may the understanding of many be increased during this season. Here are just a few words we believers can borrow.

        He rules the world, with truth and grace
        And makes the nations prove
        The glories of His righteousness
        And wonders of His love and
        wonders of His love and
        wonders and wonders, wonders of His love!

And the women of Jerusalem responded: "Oh, lover and beloved, eat and drink! Yes, drink deeply of your love! (Song 5:1 ff).