Bibledoorajar Looks at the Beloved's Understanding

     The country girl has enjoyed the excellent provisions of the king. His wine has given her great joy and gladness. Now, she is beginning to see him and him only. The king really likes her singleness of purpose. He describes her as a lily among thorns. More and more, she must praise him. The king issues a solemn warning: his beloved is not to be disturbed!

     As we end this section on resting in the king's presence, we must begin to see ourselves, too, as lilies among fallen mankind. The Father has warned those thorns who would like to disturb us---the lovesick are not to be disturbed! Those who seek to disrupt our peace and safety can expect harsh judgement if they do so. But we, the lilies, must also realize that our lives must be truly submitted to our king. This requires our full consecration. We have chosen a new life, one that is filled with resurrection power if we obey His voice. Therefore, we too, have a responsibility to not allow the thorns to interfere with the sweetness of our communion with Him and our participation in palace life. As it says in the Song:

      "I have PUT OFF my coat, how shall I put it on?:   Song 5:3

Or, as Lou Reed expressed it in his song, Perfect Day, our declaration should be:

      I'm in the race but I've already won
      And getting there can be half the fun
      So don't stop me till I'm good and done
      Don't you try to rain on my perfect day.
      It's the perfect day.

May God help us to see all of our days with the King as perfect!