Daily Devotion: Come Away - Song of Solomon 2:10

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Song 2:10 – My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.

The Song of Solomon (or Song of Songs, if you please) is full of vivid images and declarations of love. This poem shows the sweetness and beauty of love between a man and a woman. As a biblical text, it is a great metaphor for the love of Christ and the Church, His fair one.

As we go through life, I hope we continue in the loving embrace of Christ. He is the church’s foundation and hope. His devotion sees past our faults and shortcomings. His care is undaunted and unlimited. Let us rise up and come away from the world with Christ. His delights surpass any the world may offer.

So when the temptations grow too great, remember the words of the Song, “Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” Follow Jesus to peace, joy, and righteousness.

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One of the most beautiful Psalms of Thanksgiving is the 100th Psalm. Please turn to it and read verses one through five. With all my heart I believe we are a people and a nation that has truly been blessed by God. Of all those who “give thanks to Him and praise His name” we should be at the top! It is not uncommon to compile wish lists at Christmas, and draw up a list of resolutions for the new year. But there is another list we often overlook - a Thanksgiving Day list of all for which we are thankful. What would your list contain? Most likely, a good part would be material possessions. I’m convinced that we would find that we have much more for which to be thankful than just our material possessions. Like you, I’m sure my list would include the major things - life, health, family, friends, and the nation we live in, despite all its flaws. But even more than that, I’m thankful for my salvation, my Church family, and the mercy that God showers upon us each d...

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