"Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines for our vines have tender grapes.
Song of Solomon 2:15. NKJV
This is an extract from a love story penned by the lover to his beloved clearly written from the heart. Now this piece has been interpreted as such - love between man and woman and the misery of someone entering into this Godly relationship ready to spoil things - a little fox.
It has also been interpreted as man and woman's relationship with Our Father - God and how distractions and attacks from the enemy - Satan - can damage things terribly.
David Guzik in his commentary on this passage highlights:
'The little foxes that spoil the vines: Clearly the maiden speaks poetically here, using the little foxes as emblems of that which would damage the love relationship she shares with her beloved. The idea is that their relationship is like a fruitful vineyard and the little foxes will damage the vineyard unless they are stopped and caught.
Song of Solomon 2:15. NKJV
This is an extract from a love story penned by the lover to his beloved clearly written from the heart. Now this piece has been interpreted as such - love between man and woman and the misery of someone entering into this Godly relationship ready to spoil things - a little fox.
It has also been interpreted as man and woman's relationship with Our Father - God and how distractions and attacks from the enemy - Satan - can damage things terribly.
David Guzik in his commentary on this passage highlights:
'The little foxes that spoil the vines: Clearly the maiden speaks poetically here, using the little foxes as emblems of that which would damage the love relationship she shares with her beloved. The idea is that their relationship is like a fruitful vineyard and the little foxes will damage the vineyard unless they are stopped and caught.
i. Glickman lists several “little foxes” that may trouble couples:
· Uncontrolled desire that drives a wedge of guilt and mistrust between the couple.
· Mistrust and jealousy that strains or breaks the bond of love.
· Selfishness and pride that refuses to acknowledge wrong and fault to one another.
· An unforgiving attitude that will not accept an apology.
ii. It is helpful to remember the wording of the verse: catch us the foxes. The job of catching foxes is teamwork. One partner in the relationship can’t expect the other do it all.
iii. Hudson Taylor thought of the “little foxes” that may ruin our relationship with Jesus Christ. “The enemies may be small, but the mischief done great… And how numerous the little foxes are! Little compromises with the world; disobedience to the still small voice in little things; little indulgences of the flesh to the neglect of duty; little strokes of policy; doing evil in little things that good may come; and the beauty, and the fruitfulness of the vine are sacrificed!”
Copyright David Guzik Enduring Word
Put this into what we're discussing here. Don't let anyone enter your relationship with your loved one or with Jesus who is intent on bringing disaster to it. A fox is crafty but Jesus tells us to be wise as a serpent Matthew 10:16 - in other words, be alert and always on the lookout for anything that is a threat.
Let us remember, we are precious people, made in God's image. If he came and tricked Adam in the garden (Genesis 3) he will try and trick you too. Look at the devastation that caused. He is on the prowl daily ready to attack us 1 Peter 5:8. Yes we are protected but only if we put on our spiritual armour and remain under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91.
Let us be careful not to become complacent. We're on active service. We're in God's Army. He has made us Righteous in Jesus Christ and His Ambassador. Therefore, let us be grateful for His constant love and protection; thankful that we are the Blessed and let's head towards a prosperous and Happy New Year.
Bless you all
Copyright 2019 Grahame Howard
dailylifewithjesus@protonmail.com
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