Day 153: Song of Solomon

Welcome back to Walk Through History. Today is Day 153, and our journey brings us to one of the most unique and beautifully poetic books of the Bible—the Song of Solomon. Every time I come to this book, it brings back a memory that always makes me smile. Years ago, I worked with a ministry where we would begin each day by reading Scripture together for the first 15 minutes. We read through almost every book… except Song of Solomon. There was this sweet older man—kind, faithful, and full of love for the Lord—who simply didn’t feel comfortable reading this “spicier” book of the Bible out loud in a group with young women. And so, we skipped it together. He has since gone home to be with Jesus, but now whenever I read Song of Solomon, I think of him and smile—remembering both his sincerity and the way Scripture can meet us in such human, relatable moments. Today, as we read, we’re reminded that this book celebrates love—deep, passionate, covenant love—and ultimately points us to the beauty of God’s love as well. So let’s lean in, read with open hearts, and continue our walk through history together.