Bibledoorajar applauds the country girl who abandoned pride and sought the King

     Our country girl has returned to her shepherd-king and has successfully dealt with her pride. How easy it would have been for her to agree with the daughters of Jerusalem that she was made for the pomp and circumstance and that she had achieved the right to turn her husband away. But instead, she truthfully acknowledged her position and fled to the one whom she knew alone could meet her great need.
     This is a choice for all of us. We must abandon the cause of our human condition and all the worldly advisers. We must admit we need Him more than all others. After all, "the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked" (1 John 2:5-6). And if it is the Shepherd we seek, we must first "learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart" (Matt. 11:29) and realize that the Shepherd resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

     Now our country girl is seeking him for himself and is declaring her need to abide in him. She is seeking that which is more valuable--the things of her Shepherd. Now, for her beloved:

"Who is she whose glance is an appearance of the morning, Fair as

the moon, Clear as the sun, Terrible as an army with banners? (Song 6:10)

     Isn't it wonderful that she is fully restored as though never having turned him away? And what about the splendor he sees in her? A vision of clarity, she moves with power and majesty. Holy Spirit, help us to remain close to our Shepherd, thinking more of holiness and his kingdom than the lure of the world.