"Young Women of Jerusalem"

"Oh, lover, and beloved, eat and drink! Yes, drink deeply of your love!" (S.O.S. 5:1b NLT)

  Not sure what to make of these, as of yet; the jury is still out on who's side they are on, as it appears they are inspired to say encouraging words, while at the same time, they seem to hold up a scale, weighing the sincerity of one's love, and at times, judging motivation and commitment. It could be closely connected to the law and the prophets, as it would appear that there is some underlying tradition and history behind some of what motivates their chorus; almost as if they are making sure they are heard, and saying, Don't forget about us, we have something to add to this story! 

  I had a few interesting conversations yesterday, one about the last verse, and another about this ordeal with the virus; oddly enough, they seem to have something very much in common: Both are intended to create a separation. Upon closer examination, fear is the motivating factor that rises to the top: those that have fear, and those that do not! This is totally my own opinion, but if want to claim it is your own, feel free to do so, because I really do not want the credit. But as far as this Book is concerned, those that wish to think of it only as the story of love between husband and wife, or a man and woman, or King Solomon and whom ever, they prefer doing so out of fear. That's all I will say on that, for now.

  As I mentioned before, I left off spending any effort examining the man and woman plot, about the time we saw Solomon's Carriage, or Chariot, which ever you like best; it really does not matter, because there was something very special about the transportation, let alone all the parts that made up the reason and the cause for where it came from and where it went. But, then again, that is strictly my own observation, and you are more than welcome to see it any other way that you want.

  Anywho: To the point of what was done with this verse: There is something of a little different in the translation, as this is the voice of the Young Women of Jerusalem in the NLT, but in the King James, it is the same part of the Young Man speaking. Which makes me wonder even more about who these, Young Women, could actually be. If, per say, it is the Holy Spirit, then it would make perfect sense that the voices are One in the same. And if that be the case, then the motivation to judgment and weighing of sincerity is made quite apparent, as one of the Holy Spirit's work within us, is to keep us in check; convicting us and making us alert of certain things that might not be right.

  By the way, speaking about right and wrong...

"Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their own foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done. Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip. They are backstabbers, haters of God, insolent, proud, and boastful. They refuse to understand, break promises, are heartless, and have no mercy. They know God's justice requires that those who do these things deserve to die, yet they do them anyway. Worse yet, they encourage others to do them, too." (Romans 1:28-32) NLT