Song of Songs 1:2

Song of Songs 1:2

'Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth -
for sex is more delightful than wine'

sorry, I misquoted*

'Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth -
for YOUR sex is more delightful than wine'

oops, sorry; I misquoted again*

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth -
for YOUR LOVE is more delightful than wine

The book of the Songs of Solomon. A love letter in the bible between lover and beloved opens this way. I felt led to read it today, and was struck by the words 'your love'. I was struck that instead of talking about the physical pleasure of relationships, following a physical expression (the kiss), it talks about a holistic delight of 'love'. Furthermore, as well as their relationship being characterised by love, it is uniquely personal to that person: Your love (for she is like a lilly amongst thorns [2:1]; and he is like an apple tree in a forest [2:3]). Even this small verse opening the book highlights the delights and fulfillment that a committed, exclusive, holistic relationship between two people brings.

May we delve to the depths of love as we walk through our days experiencing full commitment to people rather than superficial relationships based on individual pleasure. Love is outward in its orientation, rather than inwards. Love gives rather than receiving, and in so doing incidentally gains.

I think I'll keep reading this small book of 8 chapters. For a book in the bible which does not seem to be elsewhere quoted, nor does it mention God, it is pretty amazing.

God guide
xSx

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