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1 I am a rose of Sharon,
a lily of the valleys.
As their relationship goes on, her self confidence grows
As their relationship goes on, her self confidence grows
Roses and Lillies are common, but beautiful
Sharon is not a person, but a place
Sharon is:
FRUITFUL
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29 Over the herds that pastured in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite; over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai.
28 Over the olive and sycamore trees in the Shephelah was Baal-hanan the Gederite; and over the stores of oil was Joash.
It was an area set aside for agriculture
20 for the Ephraimites, Hoshea the son of Azaziah; for the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah; 21 for the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; for Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner; 22 for Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. 23 David did not count those below twenty years of age, for the Lord had promised to make Israel as many as the stars of heaven. 24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count, but did not finish. Yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David.
25 Over the king’s treasuries was Azmaveth the son of Adiel; and over the treasuries in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzziah; 26 and over those who did the work of the field for tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub; 27 and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite; and over the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite.
Like the avocados of California, tobacco of Greensboro, the tacos of Mexico...
MAJESTIC
2 it shall blossom abundantly
and rejoice with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the Lord,
the majesty of our God.
Also translated “Excellent”
8 Thus says the Lord:
“As the new wine is found in the cluster,
and they say, ‘Do not destroy it,
for there is a blessing in it,’
so I will do for my servants’ sake,
and not destroy them all.
9 I will bring forth offspring from Jacob,
and from Judah possessors of my mountains;
my chosen shall possess it,
and my servants shall dwell there.
10 Sharon shall become a pasture for flocks,
and the Valley of Achor a place for herds to lie down,
for my people who have sought me.
Israel will fall, but a remnant will be preserved
God is not done with Israel
PROMISE
2 As a lily among brambles,
so is my love among the young women.
This is BLUE
He’s responding to what she said
I am pretty amongst a million pretty things!
No! You’re beautiful among ugly things!
Jeff and Alana’s Wedding this weekend
Many couples struggle to love
Secret to great marriage
SERVE, TRUST and SEEK GOD
Explain...
3 As an apple tree among the trees of the forest,
so is my beloved among the young men.
With great delight I sat in his shadow,
and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
So now she returns the favor:
If I’m a little flower, you’re a big strong tree!
Not actually an apple, probably a pomegranate or orange
It’s a lovers conversation
I’m just a flower
No! A flower among thorns!
Then you’re a tree!
No you hang up, no YOU hang up!
Notice she refers to the shade!
What do we know about this Shulamite girl?
She was once mistreated and left in the sun, now her lover provides shade...
She is Cinderella...
What can we learn from this?
We need to be humble about ourselves
We need to esteem others better than ourselves
We need to recognize when others care for us
ESPECIALLY in romantic relationships!