Reflection on Song of Solomon & the Beauty of Jesus
The book of Song of Solomon is unique—God’s name is not mentioned at all. Yet, perhaps more than any other book, it speaks about what the love of God can do in our lives.
Before this, Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes, where he explains that even if we have everything in the world—pleasure, comfort, wealth—it is all “vanity.” Solomon himself was the richest man on earth. He had countless possessions, luxury, music, servants, and lived in great splendor. Yet he concluded: all is vanity.
Then he composed Song of Solomon. The theme of the book is that only the love of God can satisfy the human soul. Nothing else in the world can satisfy—only God’s love can.
So we read a small verse from Song of Solomon chapter 2 verse 1:
“I am the Rose of Sharon, and the Lily of the valleys.”
This is speaking about our Lord Jesus Christ. Perhaps the rose is the most beautiful flower in the world, so Jesus compares Himself to a rose.
What we should understand is this: once we see the beauty of Jesus, we cannot find anywhere else a beauty so real, so deep, so great, and so lasting. There is no beauty like the beauty of Jesus. He is fairer than ten thousand, altogether lovely.
When we get even a glimpse of that beauty, it changes us. His beauty is not skin-deep. It is not earthly or natural. It is not temporary. Youth and outward beauty pass away, but His beauty is eternal—the beauty of holiness. It is unchanging, unblemished, and everlasting.
The Bible says we must worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. David said:
David said, “One thing have I desired of the Lord… that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord.”
One day, we will see this beautiful Jesus. Our eyes shall see the King in His beauty.
What is this beauty? It is the beauty of holiness. Many people miss this and ruin their lives because they don’t understand what true beauty is.
God is holy—His name, His throne, His glory, His angels, His people—all are holy. His love is holy. His wisdom is holy. His Spirit is holy. He is holy, holy, holy.
We must worship Him in that beauty.
We must also have the attitude of Mary Magdalene. Early in the morning, she went alone to the tomb. That may seem strange—even foolish—but her love for Jesus was so strong that she didn’t care what others thought.
She said, “Where is Jesus? I want Him.”
“I just want Jesus.”
Nothing else can satisfy the deepest part of our heart.
Why do we need Jesus? Not just for miracles, healing, or provision—though He gives those—but something greater.
In Romans 8:32:
“He that spared not His own Son… how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”
If we have Jesus, everything else comes with Him. Many people worry about money, success, or possessions. But if you truly have Christ, you have everything that truly matters.
Jesus is everything:
- the Bread of Life
- the Light of the world
- the Resurrection and the Life
- the Alpha and Omega
- our refuge, strength, and peace
If we have Him, we have all.
He is wonderful—our Savior, our healer, our friend, our King.
Sin could not defeat Him. Death could not hold Him. The grave could not keep Him. He rose victorious.
What we need most is not money, not success—but Jesus.
To “win Christ” means to love Him more than anything else, so that nothing in the world is more beautiful or satisfying than Him.
Now, coming back to:
“I am the Rose of Sharon…”
A rose has both beauty and fragrance. God wants us to have both: the beauty of holiness and the fragrance of love.
Jesus is like a rose in an open field—accessible to everyone. Anyone can come and enjoy Him.
Even those who hurt Him received His love.
If you crush a rose, what happens? It releases fragrance. In the same way, when Jesus was pierced, what came out? Blood and water—symbolizing forgiveness and love.
God wants us to be like that.
When people hurt us—not physically, but with words—what comes out of our heart? Anger? Or forgiveness and love?
The Reality of “Thorns”
A rose always has thorns.
If we want to be like Jesus:
- We will face difficulties
- People may hurt us
But instead of seeing them as “thorns,” we should respond with love.
That is the test.
God calls us to become like Christ—to respond with love even when we are hurt.
Finally, how do you know if you have prejudice against someone?
Self-Reflection: Do We Have True Love?
Ask yourself:
Do I have prejudice?
- If you remember someone’s wrong immediately → prejudice exists
Do I have Christ-like love?
- If your heart feels compassion instead → Christ is working in you
If, when you see them, your mind immediately recalls something wrong they did—you have prejudice.
But if your heart is moved with compassion, and you desire to pray for them and love them—that is Christ-like love.
God is calling us to become like Jesus.
Do you have any doubt about it?
Verse 1:
O Rose of Sharon, Lily of grace
Your love has carried me through every place
You turned my darkness into Your light
Held me so close, kept me in sight
When fear surrounded and I felt alone
You whispered peace and called me Your own
Safe in Your arms, I will remain
Serving You, Jesus, again and again
Chorus
I will love You, only You
I will serve You in all I do
Rose of Sharon, my heart’s song
With You, my Savior, I belong 🎶
Verse 2:
Though trials rise like a roaring sea
Your strength within is my victory
You lift me up, anoint my soul
In every battle, You make me whole
And when You come, I’ll be waiting there
At Your feet, Lord, in humble prayer
Make me like You, pure and true
Forever, my Savior, I’ll live for You
Chorus
I will love You, only You
I will serve You in all I do
Rose of Sharon, my heart’s song
With You, my Savior, I belong 
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