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Song of
Songs is a love poem written by Solomon – and perhaps his wife and others. As such, it should be celebrated. Like the “others” in the poem, we should
celebrate a good marriage when we see one.
Marriage is one of the hardest, yet one of the most rewarding, parts of
life. A marriage done well is a joy to
watch.
One of the
things that Song of Songs does well is give us a persistent key to
marriage. Marriage is best done when
each spouse feels the appreciation of the other. Each person in the marriage needs to know
what the other person values. People in
a marriage need to support one another and encourage one another.
Solomon does
this well with his wife. He tells her
that she is like the Pharaoh’s chariot.
The Pharaoh’s chariot would be beautiful to behold. It would be a symbol of majesty and grace. It would be something to be followed. Solomon is telling his wife that she is all
of these things. She is beloved and
treasured because of her beauty, her grace, her splendor, and her ability to
lead others.
Solomon’s
wife does the same in return. She tells
Solomon that he is treasured because he provides for the family. Obviously, being king of Israel, he is wealthy. His house is well-constructed and sturdy, but
it is also full of splendor. It is a
pleasure to dwell in his family. He is a
good provider, making life easy.
In this opening
chapter, what we really see is the husband and wife complementing one
another. They want to show the other
that there is value. This is one of the
key elements to a solid marriage. When
we feel valued, we will inherently feel more happy in our position.
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