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Rose of Sharon

 Day 16: Rose of Sharon


Song of Solomon 2:1

I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.


Jesus is called the Rose of Sharon, although no where actually in scripture.  So like, why?


The book of Song of Solomon is a conversation between a husband and wife- or a bride and groom. In Ephesians, the church is referred to as the bride of Christ. This means that when Christ receives us, we will be united with him forever, he will be our leader, our provider, the one who cares for us. He waits for us with excitement and joy and we should be preparing ourselves to meet him-- just like a bride and groom prepare to be married. Just like we don’t marry more than one person, we only connect ourselves with one God. We don’t worship many God, only the one true God. And just like marriages are intended to last forever, so Christ will be ours forever. 


So when we read the book of Song of Solomon and read this scripture in particular, we need to remember that Jesus loves us that deeply as well. When He is referred to as the Rose of Sharon, he is being called perfect and rich and flourishing. The Rose of Sharon was the most perfect and beautiful Rose- it was treasured, just like Christ should be in our lives. A flower of that beauty brings joy and surprise and blessing. Its brought to ones we love in times of celebration and comfort.  Jesus does not just offer us a bouquet of beautiful flowers, he is offering himself. 


So when we think of Jesus as the Rose of Sharon, think of him as the perfect and highest just as this is the most treasured rose. 

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