June 20

Song of Solomon 4–6 paints a picture of deep, delight-filled love—a love that sees, pursues, and cherishes. The beloved is described in intimate detail, not for shallow admiration but because true love takes time to notice and treasure.

“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” (Song of Solomon 4:7)

“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” (Song of Solomon 6:3)

This imagery mirrors how Christ sees and loves His Church. Not with superficial affection, but with a gaze that pierces past our flaws and names us “altogether beautiful” because of His redeeming love.

In 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul shifts the focus to a love that sustains faith through suffering. The Thessalonians were under persecution, yet their faith was growing, and their love for each other was increasing.

“We boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.” (v. 4)

This kind of faith doesn’t shrink under pressure; it deepens. Why? Because it is anchored in the promise that God sees, God repays, and God will one day set all things right.

“He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you… and give relief to you who are troubled.” (vv. 6–7)

Here we see a divine love that is both tender and just. Jesus will return in glory—not just as Savior, but also as righteous Judge. Until that day, we are called to live worthy of His calling (v. 11), persevering in love and steadfast in hope.

Whether in seasons of intimacy or hardship, the love of God pursues us, secures us, and shapes how we walk in this world.

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