His desire is toward me

Song of Solomon 7:10  “I am my beloved’s and his desire is toward me.”

Song of Solomon illustrates through a love story God’s passionate love for His people.  The Lord Jesus is depicted as the Bridegroom and we, the Church, His bride.

The reference beloved describes one who is closer than a friend; it is a lover or close family member.  If you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, then you are His beloved.  He, the Lord and lover of your soul, has such a deep longing for you that His arms are outstretched because He wants to embrace you.

I find this verse to be humbling, because I know all too well my faults and frailties.  I can understand the Lord tolerating me, but Solomon said He desires me.  As Paul noted in Romans 8:35, nothing can separate you from the love of Christ — nothing and no one!

Spend some quiet time with Him today, and feel His embrace.