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4/30 Reading Portions: Numbers 7; Psalm 42-43; Song of Solomon 5; Hebrews 5
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His mouth is most sweet, and he is altogether desirable. Song of Solomon 5:16
FRIEND
Isaiah describes the Lord Jesus’ physical appearance as plain and unimpressive:
He had no form or majesty that we should look at Him, and no beauty that we should desire Him. Isaiah 53:2
Yet to His beloved bride, the church, Jesus is altogether lovely.
Jesus is pure in righteousness, ruddy by His shed blood in sacrifice, and holy, separate, and distinguishable from any other (Song 5:10). He leads His people while upon His throne in heaven and the beauty of His provision is found in the supply of God, just as Elijah was fed by the ravens at the brook (Song 5:11; 1 Ki 17:4-6). Jesus, the Prince of Peace, views His kingdom from heaven above and sends forth the Holy Spirit to minister to His people with abounding promises from the pure milk of His Word (Song 5:12). Christ’s presence is a sweet fragrance; moreover, His words are beautiful to behold and powerfully sweet when understood, especially as it pertains to the liquid myrrh of His atoning death (Song 5:13). Every action of Christ is ordained in heaven, both precious and beautiful; and His humanity is pure and glorious as costly jewels set upon rods of gold (Song 5:14). The Lord’s walk and stance is unwavering and ordained in heaven; and His glorious presence hovers high above all men, providing shade and repose for His people and resources for His beloved saints to further the kingdom (Song 5:15). The words of Jesus are the most savory because the Scriptures reveal the beauty and majesty of His calling you and me “friend” (Song 5:16).
Christ is our beloved Savior,
Not beautiful by sight;
Yet, in Spirit, His beauty’s more
Lofty than highest height.
Jesus, very God, yet human;
Described in heavenly song,
Revealed in holy acumen
To those, in Him, belong.
AMEN! . .I remember I heard the song, "What a Friend we have in JESUS"; as a lonely 9yr old child who was teased with no friends, heard Jesus for the first time. When we can to the words, "griefs to bear", Jesus said to me, "Molly, I want to be your Friend!". That is when I repented, and gave HIM my life and HE even put many songs in my heart that knew HE never left me. (Psalm 40:3)!!!