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RADICAL LOVE

the misunderstandings and persecution that sometimes come from

following God rather than man, and remain steadfast.

This really is a serious matter for consideration because, as long as we

are under the influence of such people, our own spiritual development
is being hindered. The Shulamite is now lamenting the fact that she has

not pursued her own walk with the Lord and realizes how important it

is to value and guard the relationship with Him—the One we become
like as we behold His face. Her countenance has suffered as a result of

allowing herself to be pressured by others. This is a lesson we all need
to take on board.

Moving on now to verse 7, her following words would seem to indicate

a turning point for her. She turns to the Lord and addresses Him as her
Shepherd, as if to say: “Enough is enough! I love Him!” Then the

Shulamite continues by enquiring about the whereabouts of His faithful
flock.

Two points are worth noting here. Firstly, she asks where He pastures

His flock—and as we already know, this is a place of fresh green grass.
Green symbolizes freshness, vigour, prosperity, and all that is alive and

flourishing. Secondly, she then enquires where He makes them lie
down at noon.

Several years ago, I was led to do an in-depth study of the 23rd Psalm
and discovered that the words “He makes me to lie down” are an

incorrect translation. The words “He makes” actually mean “He settles

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