The Shulamite woman, in the Songs of Solomon, is a good example of a woman who was able to resist the words and advances of her pursuer. King Solomon first noticed this woman, who we’ll affectionately call Ms. Shulamite, passing through Shunem on his way back to his palace.
He had his men stop as he became captivated by her beauty while watching her openly make a declaration of love to her betrothed. In his eyes, this woman was a perfect fit to add to his royal collection, so he sent her to his tent with the other ladies.
Unlike the Queen of Sheba, Ms. Shulamite didn’t faint after seeing King Solomon’s wisdom, riches, and excellence throughout his kingdom. She wasn’t moved by his countenance that looked like a cloud of glory and his entire splendor smelling of incense, frankincense, and myrrh. Neither did she fall in love with him and leave his palace pregnant with his child as the Queen of Sheba had done. Quite the contrary, her heart was only for her betrothed, the shepherd boy she was looking for.
Most women would call Ms. Shulamite a fool for not choosing the king, but she was not a groupie or a crowd-pleaser. She valued her relationships more than association, which solidified her strong love for her shepherd boy. Words and voices will awaken your passion and have you running in the streets, only for you to be disillusioned because the promise was never delivered.
Words have life. They speak to the soul and influence how we respond. We have been there. We believed someone wanted us based on their words, only to be used by them. Watch out for the words that make your knees buckle. Stand steady, my Sistah, and be sure it’s your heart he's after.
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