"Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens"Of all the flowers, it caught my attention as to why the man chose a lily instead of a rose. As the saying goes " The rose among the thorns. " Lilies symbolizes purity, innocence and chastity, while Rose symbolizes love, romance and beauty. In a very intimate situation I am amazed that the man chose a lily rather than a rose. What does that really say? I am not sure myself. But I do believe it has a meaning behind it :) Does innocence and purity attract men more than beauty and romance? I cannot grasp the meaning behind this verse yet. But I have a strong feeling that there was a reason why the man chose a lily rather than a rose.
Darling among the maidens. Darling means that a particular person is popular from certain group. Maidens are unmarried women. This is very sweet and loving :) Among all the unmarried women he considered the woman to be his only one. For a man this indeed is very tough. Men are visual. From the book "For women only" by Beth Moore, it explains there how men have struggles with sensual thoughts because of attractive women, how they are easily distracted.
The man in this verse said "My darling among the maidens" it's amazing how he still kept his eyes on his woman despite all those unmarried single women :) Now that's love :)
1 comments:
Hi,shii!
Wow!i have finally visited your spot..very nice..feminine..wonderful meditation/reflection.
Whenever I would read song of songs, i always think of God as the lover and im the beloved as this book shows the inexpressible love and marriage union of Christ and His church.
As you said, lily symbolizes purity. Beauty for God is holiness. Thus, maybe the reason why lily was chosen.
Among others who still have no personal relationship with God or are merely professing (other maidens), we, being clothed in the righteousness of Jesus are his darling among the maidens.
That's how special we are to Him..His darling!
So let's keep walking in holiness and be beautiful in His sight always..His darling! His beloved!
Blessings to you, beautiful darling of God!
Luv ya,
ate haze :)
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