The Rose Of Sharon in the Bible book of “The Song of Solomon” refers to perfection. The idea is that in Christ is everything we need, everything that we can ever have the greatest pleasure and joy in – infinite delight. There is nothing anywhere that can match the beauty He is, and all that He can bring to our lives. Indeed, He is beauty, He is life.
I’ve always wanted my incredible wife, Ann, to have roses to enjoy. We have some gorgeous red and white roses on the “Double Delight” rose tree on our small, front patio – see below. For days now, I’ve been walking by them thinking how pretty they are. Yesterday, I stopped to take a deep breath in as I smelled them. It was then that I realized how they got their name, “Double Delight.” ☺
Those roses have the most incredibly, long-lasting, deep aroma that makes you want to stay there smelling them.
This morning, it dawned on me that the Lord wants me to be with Him (and not to merely walk by Him on my way to do something listed in my busy mind set), to take in His sweet Presence, to linger for a while taking in His precious, mind-soothing and healing aroma. Nothing like our Prince of Peace. Breathe deep in His Presence. Such rich, deep, beautiful fragrances in Jesus’ Presence – Truly, He’s the healing essence of life.
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
In The Presence of Jehovah
Oh, but when I come into His Presence, no doubts can interfere.
Just slip away and breathe His Name. He will surely meet you there.
God bless,
Mark