Daily text, Monday, October 31. 2016

[Queen Esther]

                                    Is Unfailing Love Possible?

Your expressions of affection are better than wine.—Song of Sol. 1:2.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/10/31

Expressions of affection between marriage mates have a positive effect. King Solomon offered to make for the Shulammite girl “gold ornaments studded with silver.” He showered her with praise, saying that she was “as beautiful as the full moon, as pure as the sunlight.” (Song of Sol. 1:9-11; 6:10) But the young woman remained loyal to her beloved shepherd. What strengthened and comforted her during their separation? She tells us. It was the memory of the shepherd’s “expressions of affection.” For her, they proved to be “better than wine” that makes the heart rejoice, and his name was as soothing as “fragrant oil poured out” on the head. (Song of Sol. 1:3, 4; Ps. 23:5; 104:15) Yes, the pleasant memory of love that has been expressed can enhance the enduring quality of love. How important it is that marriage mates express their affection for each other often! w15 1/15 5:10