Where thou feedest and where thou makest thy flock to rest

Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, **where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon:** for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents. (Song of Solomon 1:7-8) ~~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Swavesey Strict Baptist Chapel. ~~~~~~ *1/ The churches question to Christ. 2/ Christ's answer. 3/ Points of application to us.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the intimate relationship between Christ and His Church, illustrated through the Song of Solomon, emphasizing the believer's longing to know where Christ feeds and rests His flock. It highlights the Church's recognition of her own spiritual need—her dependence on Christ for nourishment and rest—while acknowledging her ignorance and the necessity of divine revelation. The Lord's response directs the believer to identify His true people, following their footsteps and gathering near the shepherds' tents, where the gospel is faithfully preached, distinguishing genuine spiritual nourishment from legalistic or lifeless religious experience. The application calls for discernment in choosing a church and ministry, urging believers to seek where the Lord's people are truly fed and rested, not by numbers or sentiment, but by the presence of the Word and the Spirit. Ultimately, the message is a call to remain faithful to Christ's flock, rejecting spiritual compromise, and finding true peace in the finished work of Christ alone.