Song of Solomon 5-6

“I am my beloved’s and my beloved’s is mine” (6:3). This romantic poem celebrates marital unity, with dramatic tension being provoked by a sort of pretend-separation.  The bride acts out not being able to find her beloved (3:2), and another time “just missed” his visit (5:6).  Both episodes increase the drama of finding the beloved again and the joy of being together.  Separation, whether emotional or physical, is the biggest threat to love, while unity is always the goal.

Because of sin, relationships (with God, family, or friends) tend to drift toward separation.  But God is the great Reconciler, drawing us back to Himself and each other.