Song 1:7 “Tell me, O you whom my soul loves,
Where do you pasture your flock,
Where do you make it lie down at noon?
For why should I be like one who veils herself
Beside the flocks of your companions?”
Psychologist tell us that one of the greatest needs that human beings have is the need to belong. It was Jewish tradition, that if a woman worked alongside a stranger she would wear a veil. She is saying that she is tired of feeling like she’s always on the outside looking in. As she moves inward, she realizes that her deep need to belong can only be met in His presence. She wants to live her life resting in close proximity of His presence. She wants to lie down in the Green Pastures of His presence and feed own Him and His word. So many Christians live their life in the Lord as if they were strangers. They read stories and hear testimonies of others who abide in Him, but never feel like that’s a place for them personally. Psalm 65:4, “how blessed is the one who thou dost choose and bring near to thee.” That verse would indicate that God arbitrarily chooses who can draw near, but Psalm 27 gives us more insight. Verse 8 of Psalm 27 says “When thou did say “Seek My face,” my heart said to you “Your face, O Lord I shall seek.” The Lord chooses to draw near those who choose to draw near. The Maiden of Song of Solomon has made that decision; that she will no longer be like one who lives as a stranger looking in from the outside. She will be an Intimate one. I’ve met many Christians over the years who just feel like they don’t fit in, and that feeling keeps them stunted in their growth spiritually. It is important for you to remember that there is a place for everyone of us in His presence, where we find our true identity, finally finding where we belong. It is in his intimate presence where our need to belong is fully and completely met. It is from that healthy place that we are able to move out from, to live in the context of others (His companions) and minister to others, for you will no longer be looking to them for acceptance and security. Sheep who rest and feed in His presence are totally secure. They know where they belong, and Who they belong to.