雅歌［第1章］
[我等候我的良人]
主讲: 林国晶传道
20/05/2025
《雅歌》是所罗门写下的“歌中之歌”，是一首描述新郎与新妇爱情的诗，也是预表基督与教会、与每一位信徒之间属灵爱情的旅程。
1. 渴慕亲近主（v1-2）
‘愿他用口与我亲嘴’，这是极深层次的渴慕——不再只是表面的敬虔，而是灵与灵的亲密。爱慕基督的人，渴望更深地认识祂、贴近祂、被祂触摸。
2. 愿被主吸引（v3-4）
主的名本身就有吸引力。当我们真实遇见主的同在与恩典，不是靠努力去爱主，而是被祂吸引，自然想要奔跑跟随。
1. 承认自己的软弱（1:5）
‘我虽然黑，却是秀美’，黑代表劳苦、羞愧，秀美则是神眼中的看法。属灵的生命不是完美无瑕，而是即使软弱仍被神珍爱。
2. 被压伤却仍寻主（1:6）
新妇被亲人误解，被生活压伤，‘看守别人的葡萄园，却没有看守自己的’。这是许多信徒的心声——服事中耗尽自己，却迷失了与主的关系。
3. 不隐藏地寻求主（1:7）
即使心中有迷惘和羞愧，新妇仍然大声问主：“我魂所爱的人啊，求你告诉我……”她渴望主的回应，不愿停留在被拒绝的感觉中。
1. 主不责备只引导（v8）
主没有责备新妇的无知与软弱，反而温柔地说：“你若不知道……你只管跟随羊群的脚踪。”祂愿意带领每一位愿意跟随的人。
2. 主称赞她的独特（v9-10）
主用“法老车上套的骏马”来形容她，代表尊贵、独特、荣耀。主看重她愿意整理自己、打理生命，是成长的开始。
3. 主预备属天装饰（v11）
金辫与银钉象征神亲手装饰的荣耀与圣洁。如同婚礼中新娘被梳妆打扮，主也亲自为我们装饰，使我们像祂。
1. 将最宝贵的献与主（v12）
“哪哒香膏”象征极其贵重的奉献。真正的爱，是主动给予，是愿意将最贵重的时间、资源、心思献给主。
2. 在主怀中得享安息（v13）
“没药袋在我怀中”——象征主成为我们心灵的安慰与医治者。主不是远处的观察者，而是贴近我们痛处的良人。
3. 进入神同在的荣美（v14-17）
凤仙花与葡萄园象征喜乐、爱情与属灵的果效。真正有生命力的信仰，不是建立在忙碌与活动中，而是从隐密处与主同行而来。
主渴望我们进入“内室”的亲密关系，不是因我们完美，而是因祂深爱我们。
Song of Songs 1
Wait for My Beloved
20/05/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella
The Song of Songs is a "Song of Songs" written by Solomon. It is a poem describing the love between the bridegroom and the bride, and it also foreshadows the journey of spiritual love between Christ, the church, and every believer.
1. Longing to be close to the Lord (v1-2)
"May He kiss me with His mouth." This is a deep longing—no longer just superficial piety, but intimacy between spirits. Those who love Christ long to know Him more deeply, to be close to Him, and to be touched by Him.
2. Willing to be attracted by the Lord (v3-4)
The name of the Lord itself is attractive. When we truly encounter the presence and grace of the Lord, we do not rely on trying to love the Lord but are attracted by Him and naturally want to run and follow Him.
1. Admit your own weakness (1:5)
‘I am dark, but lovely’. Darkness represents toil and shame, while lovely is how God sees us. Spiritual life is not about being flawless, but about being cherished by God even when we are weak.
2. Crushed but still seeking the Lord (1:6)
The bride is misunderstood by her relatives and crushed by life, ‘keeping another’s vineyard but not her own’. This is the voice of many believers – exhausting themselves in serving but losing their relationship with the Lord.
3. Seek the Lord without hiding (1:7)
Even though she was confused and ashamed, the bride still asked the Lord loudly: "O you whom my soul loves, please tell me..." She longed for the Lord's response and did not want to stay in the feeling of rejection.
1. The Lord does not rebuke, but guides (v8)
The Lord did not rebuke the bride for her ignorance and weakness but gently said: "If you do not know... just follow the footsteps of the flock." He is willing to lead everyone who is willing to follow.
2. The Lord praised her uniqueness (v9-10)
The Lord used "a fine horse harnessed to Pharaoh's chariot" to describe her, which represents dignity, uniqueness, and glory. The Lord valued her willingness to organize herself and take care of her life, which was the beginning of growth.
3. The Lord prepares heavenly adornments (v11)
The gold braids and silver nails symbolize the glory and holiness adorned by God himself. Just as a bride is dressed up at a wedding, the Lord also adorns us personally to make us like Him.
1. Give the most precious thing to the Lord (v12)
“Spikenard” symbolizes extremely precious dedication. True love is active giving, and is willing to give the most precious time, resources, and thoughts to the Lord.
2. Finding rest in the Lord’s arms (v13)
“The bag of myrrh lies between my breasts” – symbolizes that the Lord becomes the comforter and healer of our souls. The Lord is not a distant observer, but a beloved one who is close to our pain.
3. Entering the Beauty of God’s Presence (v14-17)
The henna and the vineyard symbolize joy, love, and spiritual fruitfulness. A truly vital faith is not built on busyness and activity but comes from walking with the Lord in secret.
The Lord desires us to enter into an intimate relationship in the "inner room", not because we are perfect, but because He loves us deeply.