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SOS 2:17 The Bride's Enlarged Vision

Preached by Rev. James R. Reynolds, Sr.

Song of Solomon 2:17 — Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.

Taughted April 4, 1979.

Outline

The Bride’s Enlarged Vision, Text: Song of Solomon 2:17

  • Introduction
  • I. Bride’s Ultimate Hope
  • II. Bride’s Prevailing Prayer
  • III. Bride’s Present Condition

Introduction

Last study we looked at 2:16 and the deepening insight of the Bride. Truth is not going to come to one who is not walking with the Lord. You must walk in what light you have received if you are to receive more.

John 7:17 — If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

The maiden's knowledge and insight into the things of God are developing as she walks with God. You are not going to understand the deeper things of God unless you walk consistently with Him.

Matthew 6:23 — But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

It is necessary that we grow and advance not only in Revelation but in Experience. We have ceased to grow and develop when we cease to apply the truth and walk in it. Some folks have strange ideas regarding "revelation" but ALL Revelation comes from the Word of God.

God’s ultimate Eternal Purpose is that He might have a Bride that is one with Him. If we want to win the goal, we must run in the race.

Ephesians 3:11 — According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

John 17:22 &mash; And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

We are seeing a deeping of her insight. She initially is black, but He brings her in and she begins to see what God is trying to do for her.

SOS 1:5 — I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

SOS 2:4,5 — He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. 5 Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.

Her hunger has not decreased but increased. Although she has not yet run like she should, she hasn't lost her desire to run.

Her vision is enlarging because she is going on. As you go on in God He is going to reveal more to you. The vision of the advancing train: “Watch the Light.”

She has her struggles, but she is in God's process determined to reach the Goal.

Hebrews 6:1—Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Even though her vision has enlarged there is a crying out for help.

Titus 2:13 — Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

I. Bride’s Ultimate Hope

A. “The Eternal Day break”

“Until the day break, and shadows flee away…”

Job 28:7—There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen:

John 21:3—Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing

Peter lost his vision.

We need a proper understanding of what God is doing.

SOS 2:17—Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.

“until” talking about a time that is coming but is far beyond where she is right now.

B. The Night

  1. Night Speaks of Separation.

When He is not there, it is night.

John 8:12—Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

When He is not there, it is night. It is night in the Church.

Revelation 3:20—Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

When He is not there, it is night. It is night in the Church. It is night for the Bride presently, but because she is progressing on in the Lord, she is beginning to get a vision of better things.

Ultimate Goal to Run After We do have weaknesses, but our goal is God’s Eternal Purpose.

I Corinthians 15:57,58—But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Ultimate Goal to Run After We do have weaknesses, but our goal is God’s Eternal Purpose.

II Corinthians 2:14—Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

  1. Night Speaks of Sin.

Anything that licenses sin is of the devil.

Romans 1:25—Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Romans 13:12-14 — 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. 13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

  1. Night Speaks of Death.

John 9:4—I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

There is a time when you will not be able to avail to yourself what is provided.

FALSE: A lot of people believe only that there is going to be a wonderful transformation ONLY after we leave this world.

NOW IS THE TIME TO WORK.

Matthew 16:18 — And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

B. The Day

John 11: 24,25—Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

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There is a day wholly of light and no darkness at all. (I John 1:5)

John 11: 24,25 — …I am the resurrection, and the life…

There is a day wholly of light and no darkness.

Philippians 3:10—That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

  1. Day Speaks of Light.

  2. Day Speaks of Truth.

People are entertaining things that may not be altogther true—some very strange doctrinal points, but we must strive for unity of the Spirit. Eph. 4:3,13; Rom. 10:17; Eph. 4:14

Are there children in the Church?

Many preachers are unwise with money.

Joh 2:16—And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.

Mt 21:13—And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Even thought there is Darkness… When we see all of this darkness, In the midst of it all, there is a light about to break.

  1. Day Speaks of Righteousness.

Revelation 13:12; 19:7 Can you walk in righteousness? YES, the Bible says so.

When is the Bride going to wear robes of white? NOW, in this present world.

Romans 13:12 — The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

Revelation 19:7,8—Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. 8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

II. Bride’s Prevailing Prayer

"…turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart …"

Her vision drives her to prayer. Vision will produce real prayer.

A. The Content of Her Prayer

“…turn, my beloved…”

“turn” turn back She begs for her beloved’s return to her. She needs Him: To Lead Her To Support Her To Encourage Her

1Pe 5:8 ¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

B. The Urgency of Her Prayer

“…And be thou like a roe or a young hart…”

Come Swiftly – “like a roe” Bring Hope – “ or a young hart” Turn the darkness.

Re 22:20 ¶ He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

You can be in the rapture and endure the tribulation hour. The church is going to be here.

Do a quick work!

Ps 22:1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.>

Aijeleth Shahar – “hind/hart/deer of the dawn”

III. Bride’s Present Condition

She has become Aware of Her Condition Someone tells you how you are and you get upset or retaliate. We don’t listen to our neighbors. We don’t listen to what the watchmen say.

You will respond to… When you see it for yourself by the ministry of the Spirit!

There is a vast difference between the Spirit touching places in our lives than just a preacher or a friend.

“…upon the mountains of Bether.”

Bether means division or separation. The Bride has some mountains that have caused separation.

Indifference First Sunday preaching at the church. I came fired up. “Help us not get too excited about this thing.”

Who shall separate us from the love of God? I can separate myself by my own indifference.

What caused the mountains?

  • Indifference
  • Unfaithfulness
  • Self-willed
  • Unbelief
  • Slothfulness

Jesus come to us on our mountains and help us!

Unfaithfulness Not necessarily outright rebellion, but little by little. God is faithful. Tell Jacks on I would like to see him. So he travelled all night long…General Jackson reporting for duty. Your slightest wish is my supreme order.

Self-Willed I will do as I want and no one will tell me different. The little Bride will not have this kind of attitude.

Unbelief Unbelief is the greatest hindrance you will face in life. “Chain Letters.” I tear it up and challenge the devil to do anything about it. To fear is to believe it. To fear involves negative. Faith involves truth. We have so much confidence in the things that we fear. Under Ladder, broken mirrors, superstition

Unbelief FAITH NOT FEAR! Believe God and the devil cannot hurt you. Tear up those chain letters. Greater is He that is in you.

1 John 4:4 ¶ Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.t is in you!