June 11, 2025

Wake up, sleepyheads; our beloved Jesus is standing at the door knocking. Will you let him in, or are you too tired to get up, put on your clothes, and answer his call? For those of us who already love him, this could mean doing something as simple as caring for those whom he loves. 

I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer. The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me. Song of Solomon 5:5-7

In this scenario, Solomon’s beloved left him standing outside in the night and the dew had fallen, and his hair was dripping wet, but she didn’t want to get up. Some of us already know and adore Jesus and are waiting for him to come again. However, we don’t want him to find us too sleepy to get out of bed to answer the door like the virgins who ran out of oil; we have to keep our light shining. If he knocks at your door, open it. Like Solomon’s love, turning him away, then later changing your mind, could lead to great pains and hardships. Will Solomon return to his love? Is this the story of Israel’s rejection of Jesus, yet they are still longing for the Messiah? If so, will he give them another chance? We will find out in the next chapter. 

Note: Pictured is the moon from early this morning.