My beloved is like a roe or a young hart; behold, he standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, showing himself through the lattice." (Song of Solomon 2:9)
In this verse I see the Lord revealing Himself to His beloved, albeit a little timidly, hiding, as it were, behind the lattice. Will He be noticed or ignored? Will He be accepted or rejected? He has been rejected so many times before, but His love compels Him to return yet again and seek companionship.
I felt that last night when I was relaxing after dinner, reading a news magazine. I sensed His Presence and I thought "Oh, my, that's wonderful; this feels so good," and I kept on reading the magazine. This morning the Lord showed me how ignorant and uncaring I am - I should have stopped and said "The Lord is here - let's wait on Him." That was the time He revealed Himself, in the middle of something I wanted to do. But He came seeking my heart, my friendship, and I turned Him away.
Oh, Lord, come again. Forgive my frailties and my ignorance. Teach me your ways, oh Lord, and I shall walk in your paths. Give me a contrite and humble spirit, and a hearing ear, that I might sense your coming, even the whisper of your voice that says "Rise up, my love, and come away."
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i can relate to this incident. i've both lived it & preached it.
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