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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23


NO WONDER!

READ:
1 John 4:19 NKJV
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We love Him
because He first
loved us.
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"He's perfect for you," my friend told me. She was talking about a guy she had just met. She described his kind eyes, his kind smile, and his kind heart. When I met him I had to agree. Today he's my husband, and no wonder I love him!

In the Song of Solomon the bride describes her lover. His love is better than wine and more fragrant than ointments. His name is sweeter than anything in this world. So she concludes that it's no wonder he is loved.

But there is Someone far greater than any earthly loved one, Someone whose love is also better than wine. His love satisfies our every need. His "fragrance" is better than any perfume because when He gave Himself for us, His sacrifice became a sweet-smelling aroma to God (EPH 5:2). Finally, His name is above every name (PHIL. 2:9). No wonder we love Him!

It is a privilege to love Jesus. It is the best experience in life! Do we take the time to tell Him so? Do we express with words the beauty of our Savior? If we show His beauty with our lives, others will say, "No wonder you love Him!" ____Keila Ochoa

**Lord, You are beautiful! No wonder we love You! Deepen our love for You
today, we pray. Help us see Your beauty in new ways.

*****************************Today's Bible Reading __ song of Solomon 1:1-4***************************
1 Solomon's Song of Songs.

2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth__for
your love is more delightful than wine. 3 Pleasing is the
fragrance of your perfumes; your name is like perfume
poured out. No wonder the young women love you! 4 Take me
away with you__let us hurry! Let the king bring me into his
chambers.

We rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more
than wine.

How right they are to adore you!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Although the writer of this book is not
identified, the authorship of Song of Solomon__also referred to as
Song of Songs__is traditionally attributed to Solomon (he is briefly
mentioned in 1:5; 3:9-11; 8:11-12). Solomon wrote 1,005 songs (1 KINGS 4:32),
and many scholars view "Solomon's Song of Songs" (SONG 1:1) as
meaning "the best of songs." For centuries, beginning around the
Middle Ages, many interpreted the Song of Solomon as an allegory
of Christ's love for the church. However, most scholars today see
it as an anthology of about 20 poems that describe two lovers
celebrating their intimate love for each other. Song of Solomon
and the book of Esther are the only two biblical books that never
mention God. _____Sim Kay Tee