His banner over me was love

He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.  (Song of Solomon 2:4 KJV)

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Many christians read the Song of Solomon and are almost embarrassed to find some graphic details of the romance between Solomon and his beautiful Shunammite wife. It might seem romance and Holy Scriptures have nothing in common.  Let me remind us, though I am sure we know it, that God is the Author of romance, sexual relationships and marriage. It is understandable that the corruption of these blessings in the sin-laden world is more palpable than the original intent of the Father when He established them.

The Shunammite woman said Solomon brought her into a banqueting house and the banner he had over her was love. The setting is that of a royal party by Solomon which most probably had many noble and prominent guests! She says Solomon had a banner over her, and that banner was love. The meaning is clear from the context of the verse itself. It means Solomon’s love for this woman was obvious and clear to everyone in that party! We are certainly not told how this love was displayed but every guest left that party knowing Solomon really loves this woman.

This story is more than a love story of Solomon and the Shunammite. It is a beautiful display of the love of Christ for His Bride, the Church. Christ’s banner over us is love. He does not hide or withhold His love. The cross is the epitome of that love on display as a broad banner over you screaming so loud and reminding you how much He loves you.

MEDITATE

Can you see how the word “banner” is used symbolically in this verse? How does the meaning of the word “banner” itself help you in discovering what this woman was saying in this verse?

APPLY THE WORD

Imagine how this woman lived, knowing she is so loved by king Solomon. That is how Christ wants you to live daily. It is one thing for Him to love you. It is another altogether for you to see it, accept it and live in it.

PRAY

Thank the Father for the banner of Christ’s love over us. 

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