Song of Songs 5:2 I slept but my heart was awake. Listen! My beloved is knocking….
This chapter puts me in mind of the need for relationship, for intimacy—not the sexual connotation of the word, but in the literal denotation, a close familiarity or friendship with another.
Song of Songs 5:3 I have taken off my robe—must I put it on again? I have washed my feet—must I soil them again?
Intimacy with another, even Jesus, doesn’t just happen by accident. It has to be intentional—time carved out to be together, listening and noticing, asking and paying attention, going beyond just surface level sharing, being vulnerable. It takes determination and work. It sometimes requires personal sacrifice, but putting that time and effort into a relationship, especially my relationship with Christ, is so worth it.
Song of Songs 5:16a His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this reminder. Thank You for the certainty that You made us for relationship, that You want a close, personal, intimate relationship with us. Help me to put in the time and effort to accomplish that. Draw me closer. Amen.
Song of Songs 5:16b …This is my beloved, this is my friend….
Have a blessed day.