Tag Archives: Christ

Praise Him for Newness

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in Song of Solomon 2-3, lovely spring imagery in many ways describes the return of Christ. We wait with patience but right now we can pause along the journey to celebrate progress by taking in a sunrise, a sunset, … Continue reading →

Posted in Song of Songs | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Reward of Newness

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in Song of Songs 2-3, the girl twice describes her beloved as “a gazelle or a young stag” (2:9, 17). This suggests that her beloved comes with great passion and grace. In a similar way, Christ came to fulfill … Continue reading →

Posted in Song of Songs | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Passion for Life

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

A thought after reflection on yesterday’s devotional is that being devoted to the teachings of Christ builds passion for life. We are driven toward God’s plan for our life and we trust our future in His hands. We also desire … Continue reading →

Posted in Song of Songs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Spiritual Communion

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

Some read the Song of Solomon as a love poem; others believe it is written symbolically to express the affections between Christ and the church. Whichever way you read it, we can learn about spiritual communion which gives strength for … Continue reading →

Posted in Song of Songs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Questions for Reflection – Study of Song of Songs 1- 4

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

When the focus is on God, there is a clear advantage. Look at history and see how important it is to follow His plan, attend to detail, and put things in order. No person in history focused more clearly on … Continue reading →

Posted in Song of Songs | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments