The Daughters of Jerusalem have called the Bride, “O thou fairest among women” (Song of Solomon 5:9; 6:1); and now in verse 6:9: “The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.” There is no hint of … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Courage Abounding in Conviction: Part 4
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.” … [Read more...]
Courage Abounding in Conviction: Part 3, The Book Of Daniel
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.” … [Read more...]
Thou Art Beautiful: The Selection of Preeminence
Beginning in Song of Solomon 6:4, going through 7:9, the Beloved gives a beautiful physical description of his Bride. He begins his description by saying “Thou art beautiful, O my love.” Then he proceeds to describe her body parts (eyes, teeth, … [Read more...]
The Testimony of a Donkey – Obedience
“And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay.” (Numbers 22:30) Simply put, the testimony of Balaam’s donkey was one of … [Read more...]
Coming to Rest in God’s Will
“But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth. For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.” (Job 23:13-14) When a person comes to rest in the Purpose and … [Read more...]
