雅歌［第3章］
[神的爱，要珍惜要回应]
主讲: 丘均发传道
22/05/2025
1. 信仰冷淡时的挣扎（V1）
‘夜间’象征灵命低谷、属灵黑暗的时期。虽然‘躺着’，但心却在寻找。象征人表面看似平静，内心却是属灵干渴。
信仰不是有感觉才去寻求神，而是在黑暗中也不放弃渴慕。别等到属灵全干才找水喝；属灵干渴是神给我们的‘提醒’，要我们回转主动寻求祂。
2.属灵脚步要动起来（V2）
‘我要起来’是一种觉醒，一种行动！属灵复兴不是等来的，是走出来的。开始走出惰性，参加聚会、小组、祷告会，让我们的脚步也带动我们的心。
3.寻着了要紧抓不放（V3-4）
一旦与主相遇，别让祂再成为‘偶尔拜访’的主。要持守亲密关系，把主‘带进家中’，进入我们生活的每一部分。冷淡的心，不会自动变火热；唯有主动的寻求，才能重新与主亲密。
这句经文在雅歌中多次出现，是一种劝勉：不要操之过急，要让爱自然成长；也是灵命成长的节奏，要等候神的时间和工作。
真正的爱，不是快速燃烧的烟花，而是等候中发酵的香气。属灵生命也需要在等候中生根。
1．看清神荣耀的来临（V6）
这是描述所罗门王的迎亲队伍，从旷野上来的场景，充满荣耀与香气，如同烟柱而来，象征神荣耀临到时的庄严敬畏，并将祂的爱公开彰显出来。
神的同在不是‘例行公事’，而是荣耀君王的亲临，我们不可轻率地忽视，而要以敬畏和渴慕回应祂。
2．尊主为王回应主爱（V7-11）
这段经文描述王精心迎娶他的新娘。基督是荣耀的王；祂又是爱我们的良人，不是冷酷的君主。神的主权与爱情同时临到我们，我们不能轻率对待任何一面，不能只选‘爱情’而拒绝‘主权’。
有时我们对神的安排抱怨、迟疑、抗拒，其实是轻率地对待神的主权！
神的爱是真实的，不冷淡、不敷衍、不轻率。今天，祂在寻找那愿意回应祂的人！回应祂的呼唤，珍惜祂的爱，活出荣耀祂的生命。
愿我们都成为‘热切追爱、耐心等候、喜乐待嫁’的新妇，珍惜神的爱，也真实回应祂的爱！
Song of Songs 3
God's Love: To Be Cherished and Responded To
22/05/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
1. The Struggle of Spiritual Lukewarmness (V1)
“By night” symbolizes spiritual low points or seasons of darkness. Though the woman is “lying on her bed,” her heart is searching—outwardly still, yet inwardly thirsty for God.
Faith is not about waiting for feelings before seeking God. Even in darkness, don’t give up longing for Him. Don’t wait until you’re completely dry to seek the living water. Spiritual thirst is a reminder from God to return and actively seek Him.
2. Take Action in Your Spiritual Walk (V2)
“I will rise now” reflects awakening and action. Spiritual revival doesn’t come by waiting—it comes by stepping out. Overcome laziness. Attend gatherings, small groups, and prayer meetings—let your footsteps stir your heart.
3. Once Found, Hold on Tightly (V3–4)
Once you encounter the Lord, don’t let Him become just an “occasional visitor.” Maintain intimacy—bring Him “into your house,” into every part of your life. A lukewarm heart doesn’t become passionate by itself; only active seeking rekindles closeness with Him.
This verse appears several times in the Song of Songs as an exhortation: Don’t rush. Let love grow naturally. It’s also a reminder of the rhythm of spiritual growth—to wait for God's timing and work.
True love is not a firework that burns fast, but a fragrance that matures in waiting. Likewise, our spiritual life must take root through waiting.
1. Recognize the Glory of His Coming (V6)
This depicts Solomon’s wedding procession coming from the wilderness, filled with splendor and fragrant like pillars of smoke—symbolizing the majestic and awe-inspiring arrival of God's presence and love.
God’s presence is not just a “routine duty”—it is the arrival of the glorious King. We must not treat it lightly but respond with reverence and longing.
2. Honor God as King, Respond to His Love (V7–11)
This passage describes a king meticulously preparing to receive his bride. Christ is the glorious King and our beloved Bridegroom—not a cold ruler, but one who loves us deeply.
God’s sovereignty and love come hand in hand. We must not treat either lightly—don’t accept His love while rejecting His rule.
Sometimes our complaints, hesitations, or resistance toward God’s plans are ways we disrespect His sovereignty!
God’s love is real—never lukewarm, casual, or careless. Today, He is looking for those who are willing to respond. Cherish His love, and live a life that glorifies Him.
May we all become brides who passionately pursue His love, patiently wait on Him, and joyfully prepare to meet our King—cherishing and genuinely responding to His love!