Song of Solomon

Passage

Many times we have read the book Song of Solomon and asked, “What is God trying to say here?”. the common perspective is to see God’s wonderful plan for life in marriage between a man and a woman with all the blessings.

This book does seem to lay out the progression of a relationship between lovers through courtship, the wedding night, the difficult times and reconciliation. Along the way, the attitude or focus changes between the woman and the man to be more centered on the other person, instead of themselves.

It is a beautiful story dealing with a loving relationship, but why was it included in the Bible?

Looking deeper, we can see how this same relationship process applies to our relationship with Jesus Christ. Through salvation we initially see it as what Jesus has done (or can do) for me. As we grow we realize through trust in Him it becomes how can I serve to please Him.