Tag Archives: Lord

At the Door of the Heart

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

The joyful event the girl is dreaming about in Song of Songs 5:1-8 is the Spirit of Christ at the door of her heart. But she is not ready and makes excuses for not opening the door. Much like the church … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Study of Song of Songs 5-8

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

Recently, I shared some thoughts as I studied in Song of Songs 1-4. Some read the Song of Songs as a love poem; others believe it is written symbolically to express the affections between Christ and the church. Whichever way … Continue reading →

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Love Initiates Action

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in Song of Songs 4, the Shulammite girl has an effect upon the shepherd. She steels the shepherd’s heart. Her love is more pleasing than wine. Her lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb. The word pictures the shepherd uses … Continue reading →

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Inspired by the Passion

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

I was inspired in reading Song of Songs 3:6-4:7 by the passion of Christ which gives us all hope and enthusiasm for life.  Like the song Live Out Loud by Steven Curtis Chapman, let us desire to give God our … Continue reading →

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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 →

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