[1:1-4] This is Solomon’s
song of songs. The Song begins with
kisses. Verse 2 says, “Kiss me and kiss
me again, for your love is sweeter than wine.”
The kiss is a very personal and meaningful expression of love. Not only is it personal, but it is a pledge
of peace. A symbol of safety and security. Marriage is a gift from God. Whenever a couple is united in Holy Matrimony
it is a symbol of this kind of peace. A
peaceful covenant that is sealed with a kiss. Love is better than wine; it
brings joy to your heart. Oh, to get to
the place in our married life and our spiritual life where we rejoice with joy
unspeakable.
The fragrance of scented
oils is a picture of death; Christ laying down His life for mankind. The bride pleads in verse 4a, “Take me with
you, come, let’s run! The King has brought
me into his bedroom…” What a beautiful reminder of Christ’s relationship to the
redeemed. It is Christ who draws mankind
to himself. It is Christ who brings us
into a personal relationship with Himself.
Because of this, believers can experience great love, excitement, and
joy in this personal relationship.
