Song 4:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16 : The church prays for the Holy Spirit to work in her life and in all believers: Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out (Song of Solomon 4:16 ). She asks for God’s Spirit to bring conviction and comfort, so that the graces in her heart will show in her actions and worship (Isaiah 32:15; Acts 2:1 ). The Spirit works in many ways, sometimes like a strong wind to stir up our hearts, sometimes like a gentle breeze to bring peace. The church knows she cannot be fruitful without the Spirit’s help (John 3:8 ). The church also invites Christ to come and enjoy the results of His work in her: Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits (Song of Solomon 4:16 ). She wants Christ to take joy in the good things He has produced in her life. Everything she has belongs to Him, and her greatest wish is for Christ to be pleased with her spiritual fruit. She knows that only His presence makes her garden truly joyful and alive.

‏ Song of Solomon 4:16

v. 16: The church prays for the Holy Spirit to work in her life and in all believers: Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out (Song of Solomon 4:16 ^a). She asks for God’s Spirit to bring conviction and comfort, so that the graces in her heart will show in her actions and worship (Isaiah 32:15; Acts 2:1 ^b). The Spirit works in many ways, sometimes like a strong wind to stir up our hearts, sometimes like a gentle breeze to bring peace. The church knows she cannot be fruitful without the Spirit’s help (John 3:8 ^c).

The church also invites Christ to come and enjoy the results of His work in her: Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits (Song of Solomon 4:16 ^d). She wants Christ to take joy in the good things He has produced in her life. Everything she has belongs to Him, and her greatest wish is for Christ to be pleased with her spiritual fruit. She knows that only His presence makes her garden truly joyful and alive.