By Yolandie Mostert (September 2023) This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. (Songs 5:16c) We reach the pinnacle of the young girl’s testimony in this message; her conclusion of what was said. Her testimony was personal and based on her deep intimate knowledge of her beloved. For […]
By Yolandie Mostert (August 2023) Yes, he is altogether lovely (Songs 5:16b) The young girl, representing the bride of Jesus is still busy testifying to the daughters of Jerusalem. Verse 16 is the pinnacle of her description. Every facet described so far was from a personal view. No word was uttered from a […]
By Yolandie Mostert (July 2023) His mouth is full of sweetness (Songs 5:16a) I would like to provide some context again on where we are in Song of Songs. The girl, representing the bride of Jesus is busy testifying. She is telling the daughters of Jerusalem about her beloved. This young girl represents […]
By Yolandie Mostert (July 2023) His countenance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars (Songs 5:15c) Lebanon is a forested mountain range on the northern border of Israel. The word Lebanon means ‘whiteness’ which of course refers to the white snow-covered peaks. Whenever Scripture refers to something as being white, it points […]
By Yolandie Mostert (July 2023) His legs are set on bases of fine gold (Songs 5:15b) The previous facet dealt with the steadfast certainty represented by legs and hips. The eternal throne of Jesus Christ is resting on pedestals of pure gold. These pedestals are symbolic for the truth. The word truth appears […]
By Yolandie Mostert (July 2023) His legs are pillars of marble (Songs 5:15a) This facet of the character of our King should fill us with immense peace and certainty in the uncertain times we are living in. Legs and hips symbolise steadfastness. Strong and sturdy legs will remain steadfast no matter what. The […]
By Yolandie Mostert (July 2023) His body is inlaid with sapphires (Songs 5:14c) The facet discussed in the previous message referred to the ivory body of Jesus that represented His laid-down life. It’s important to have that context when we’ll look at the next piece of symbolism. In this part of verse 14, […]
By Yolandie Mostert (July 2023) His body is carved ivory (Songs 5:14b) Whenever we read of ivory in Song of Songs, it always refers to death and the laying down of a life. The Bible makes reference to quite a lot of gemstones and each one of them comes from the earth. Ivory […]
By Yolandie Mostert (July 2023) His hands are rods of gold, set with beryl. (Songs 5:14a) I want to start today’s message with a passage in John chapter 1. For me it’s one of the most beautiful descriptions of who Jesus Christ is. When I read this passage, it always fills my spirit […]
By Yolandie Mostert (June 2023) His lips are lilies, dripping with liquid myrrh. (Songs 5:13c) We find plenty of wonderful Scriptures and truths about this facet of the character of our King. He is not just any high priest, the Father named Jesus a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. Symbolism […]
