In the Song of Songs, the young woman is described as a Shulamite which means "the perfect" or "the peaceful" and she has fallen in Love. This particular book of the Bible was penned by Solomon who was known at the time as being the wisest man on earth. However, his wisdom did not prevent him from becoming lawless and as a result, he followed after other gods. The Old Covenant was insufficient to turn man from his wicked ways even if he had been given Wisdom from Above. This reality emphasizes the need for salvation in Christ and the importance of His life-giving Blood.
It is my conviction that the young Shulamite woman represents our soul in search of the Spiritual with the culmination of the search being a union through marriage. This book is not about doing, it is about “being”. Yes, women typically like to read this book for its focus on the bride-to-be and her quest for the Love of her life. In the Jewish circles, young boys are not allowed to read this book until Bar Mitzvah because of its apparent erotic nature.
The Shulamite (perfect and peaceful) is searching for the one who will complete her. Perfection and peace will only come to full maturity when she becomes one with her Beloved. This is true for the Body of Christ being one with the Head- Jesus Christ. As Paul stated in 1 Corinthians chapter 13:
10 But when that which is perfect (Love) has come, then that which is in part (prophecy) will be done away.
Prophecy looks to the future whereas Love is now. Expectation versus reality, which would you rather reside in? When we are in HIS Presence, peace springs forth for we are not fretting about some temporal issue or being gripped with fear of the unknown. FATHER’S Love quiets us as we focus on HIM. Jesus commanded peace to come forth in Mark chapter 4:
35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.”
36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him.
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling.
38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?”
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
The sea represents the sea of humanity, the flesh. Jesus Christ is the only way to true peace and the soul is in search of this highest level of peace. When the flesh leads the search, sin and lawlessness result. When the spirit is in command through Love, peace from Above comes forth. The true desire and longing of the soul is to become one with the spirit. When this occurs time and space are transcended and we no longer are moved by the temporal. Only by Love will this marriage occur and any other attempt to bring these two aspects of our being together will only end in frustration. Let us be perfect in HIS Love and we will truly walk in peace!