Connect Song of Solomon 2:12 with Genesis 1:31 on God's creation's goodness. Springtime Echoes of Eden "The flowers have appeared in the land; the season of singing has come, the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land." "Then God looked over all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day." What We See and Hear in the Garden and the Song • Color bursts onto the scene—“flowers have appeared.” • Sound fills the air—“season of singing… cooing of turtledoves.” • God Himself calls it “very good,” stamping His approval on every hue, scent, and melody. Shared Themes of Both Verses • Life overflowing: Creation in Genesis begins teeming with life; the Song celebrates that same life in full bloom. • Beauty meant to be noticed: Eden’s perfection invites Adam and Eve to look and enjoy; Solomon’s poetry calls us to stop and listen. • Goodness that delights God and people alike: Genesis 1:31 shows God’s own delight; Songs 2:12 mirrors human delight in that same handiwork. Wider Biblical Harmony • Psalm 19:1—“The heavens declare the glory of God.” • Psalm 104:24—“How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You made them all.” • Romans 1:20—Creation reveals God’s invisible qualities. • 1 Timothy 4:4—“Every creation of God is good.” These passages echo Genesis 1:31’s verdict and reinforce the celebration heard in Songs 2:12. Why This Matters Today • Creation still sings. Every sunrise, birdcall, and blossom repeats the refrain: “very good.” • We are invited to join the chorus—notice, thank, and steward what He pronounced good. • Enjoying the created world is not indulgence but obedience; we honor its Maker by receiving His gifts with gladness (James 1:17). Living the Song of Spring • Pause daily to see and hear—let a flower or birdsong remind you of Eden’s verdict. • Speak gratitude aloud; saying “This is very good” aligns our hearts with God’s. • Care for creation—tend a garden, reduce waste, protect beauty; such stewardship flows naturally from Genesis 1:31. • Share the goodness—invite others to experience the sights and sounds that lead back to the Creator. Creation’s chorus began in Genesis and still resonates in Song of Solomon. Every petal, note, and breeze bears the same inscription: “very good.” |
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