Song of Solomon 7 - Day 1080 (link to reading)
Scripture: Song of Solomon 7 Commentary (thewarehouse.blog): It’s a chapter that would cause one to blush. In intimate detail, Solomon describes his wife. This is the third time he has done so. The first came in chapter 4 in the context of their wedding night. He praised his bride before she gave herself to him. The second is found in chapter 6 as they restore their relationship after a conflict. He assures her she is just as beautiful at this point as she was on their wedding night. The third is found here and possibly is more of a public description assuring her of the beauty she holds. Of course, there are conflicting ideas about this. For with such detail it almost seems impossible he would describe her this way. This chapter alone has been one thought of wrestling for many in the view of God and sex. Puritan commentator John Trapp absolutely could not come to grips with how to deal with this. He chose to approach it as a spiritual allegory reckoning the navel as baptism that fed newborn babies in the womb, which is the church. He also found a place to talk about the Lord’s Supper being found here. Yet, the reality is, God created one another for intimacy. The idea of sex does not shock nor does He keep it under wraps per se. He is the creator of it. So if anything this shows the beauty of celebrating one another’s bodies as God intended. Application: Sex, like marriage, is a gift from God for us to enjoy. Prayer: Bless us oh Lord...
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