“His mouth is full of sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”
—Song of Songs 5:16

Reflection

In the Song of Songs, we find a beautiful picture of our relationship with Messiah Yeshua through the love between a young woman, known as the Shulamite, and her beloved.

After suffering rejection and mistreatment while searching for him, the young woman begins praising her beloved to a group of women called the daughters of Jerusalem. She describes his beauty, strength, and excellence with such passion that their perspective completely changes.

Instead of questioning why she continues to pursue him, they now want to find him too!

They ask, “Where has your beloved gone, O most beautiful among women? Where has your beloved turned, that we may seek him with you?” (Song of Songs 6:1).

The Shulamite, this spiritual picture of the church, has the power to lift Jesus up in such a way as to change the spiritual atmosphere around her and draw others to Him.

This is our power too, beloved one! In praising Him and speaking of His glory, we displace the power of the enemy and replace it with the attractiveness of our Bridegroom King.

Notice that the bride draws people to Jesus not by condemning them, not by telling them how immature they are, but by telling them how beautiful He is.

We too can tell others how beautiful and victorious Yeshua is. Not only does He wash away our sins, but He anoints us with the beauty and fragrance of God. Jesus has touched my life in ways no human could do. He has changed my heart.

Are you ready to testify like that if someone asks about your relationship with Yeshua?

When the women ask where they can find her beloved, the Shulamite answers that he has gone into his garden to pasture his flock and gather lilies (Song of Songs 6:2).

A powerful truth is revealed here: the place to find Jesus is in serving.

Yeshua said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28).

If you and I are going to experience Messiah Jesus in a deeper way, a vital connection comes as we serve by working alongside Him in the garden.

Jesus Himself demonstrated this when He washed His disciples’ feet and told them to follow His example (John 13:3–15).

Be a servant in your relationships with others. Be a servant in your local church body. If you ask the Lord and don’t get clear direction where to serve, my advice is simply to start somewhere.

Don’t wait for a divine voice to give you specific direction. Look for needs and meet them.

As you step out in service, you will have a more vibrant, interesting, and close experience of Yeshua.

Application

• Speak to others about the beauty, love, and greatness of Yeshua. Let your testimony draw people toward Him rather than focusing on their shortcomings.
• Look for opportunities to serve in your relationships and local church. Don’t wait for specific direction when there are needs you can meet today.

Prayer

Father God, thank You for revealing the beauty and greatness of Yeshua in my life. Help me speak of His love and glory in ways that draw others to Him. Give me a servant’s heart and open my eyes to the needs around me. Teach me to follow Jesus’ example by serving others with humility and love. As I work alongside You, bring me into a deeper, more vibrant relationship with Yeshua. In His name, amen.