Sometimes trials come wave upon our lives with wave upon wave until we feel like we are in a dark place. In us is the light of Christ, but outside sometimes feels dark - like "night". The Shulamite - who, in the Song of Solomon represents the bride of Christ - perseveres these shadows in a beautiful way.
Brethren, until the day break and the shadows flee away, get to your mountain - to the hill.
Scripture at times uses the word valley in spiritual language/symbolism. Darkness is often associated with being in the "valley" isn't it?
Psalm 23:4 says: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Weeping is sometimes associated with being in the valley:
Who passing through the valley of Baca [Baca means "weeping"] make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools. (Psalm 84:6)
Christians often use the term "mountain" to mean a good spiritual place, like, "I had a mountain top experience at the retreat over the weekend."
Our mountain is Christ. We can go there anytime. We should dwell there. Frankincense and myrrh were brought to Him as gifts when He was born. (Matthew 2:11)
Application:
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, get yourself to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.
Hide yourself in Christ until the shadows pass and the day break.
David affirms: Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. (Psalm 119:114).
Christian, hope in Christ and His faithful word. Remember, joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5) Amen
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