How can we apply "mountain of myrrh" to our daily worship practices? Reading the Verse Song of Solomon 4:6: “Before the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will make my way to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of frankincense.” Why Myrrh Matters • Exodus 30:23 – God commands myrrh for the holy anointing oil • Esther 2:12 – a year-long beautifying with myrrh for the queen • John 19:39 – Nicodemus brings myrrh for Jesus’ burial Myrrh’s scent endures, speaks of costly devotion, and accompanies both joyful consecration and sacrificial death. Why a Mountain? • Elevated, set apart, away from daily distractions • Associated with divine encounters (Exodus 19; Matthew 17:1-2) • Requires intentional ascent—worship never happens by accident Daily Ways to Climb the “Mountain of Myrrh” • Rise early: give the first, freshest moments of the day to Christ, before “the shadows flee.” • Anoint the heart: invite the Spirit to apply the Word like fragrant oil (1 John 2:27). • Offer costly praise: sing, speak, or write thanksgiving that costs time, comfort, and pride (Hebrews 13:15). • Embrace daily dying: surrender habits, attitudes, or plans that clash with holiness (Romans 12:1; Galatians 2:20). • Cultivate a lingering fragrance: let private worship shape tone, words, and deeds so others sense “the aroma of Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:14-15). • Combine worship with intercession: prayer rises “like incense” (Psalm 141:2), mingling with the hill of frankincense in the same verse. • Return often: the verb “will make my way” implies habit, not a one-time visit; schedule regular “mountain” moments throughout the day. • Anticipate dawn: worship fuels hope that night ends and Christ, the Morning Star, soon appears (Revelation 22:16). Collective Worship Applications • Prepare before gatherings—arrive prayed-up, heart-cleansed, expecting the Lord’s fragrance to fill the room (2 Chronicles 5:13-14). • Contribute your “myrrh” by serving, giving, or encouraging—every member adds to the corporate aroma (Philippians 4:18). • Guard unity—bitterness spoils the scent; forgiveness restores it (Ephesians 4:31-32). Living Fragrantly All Day Carry a Scripture card, hum a worship chorus, or pause briefly at transitions (commute, lunch, bedtime) to renew the scent of devotion. Each return trip up the “mountain of myrrh” keeps worship fresh, Christ-focused, and joy-filled, until the final dawn when shadows flee forever. |
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