The document discusses the metaphor of north and south winds used in Song of Solomon to represent different circumstances in life. It says to grow in grace through difficult "south wind" times of trials and in humility during good "north wind" times of blessings. It also mentions the garden represents fruitfulness of the spirit and discusses praying for Jesus' return while living by faith through both good and bad circumstances.

1. Lesson Eleven
Song of Solomon 4:16-5:1

2. A. The prayers are for both north winds and
south winds to blow and stir up the fragrances
of the spices of her garden.
I think it relates to a metaphor used more often in
our day using
*mountains and
*valleys

3. The key is to benefit through them both:
*To grow in grace when the south winds blow;
to grow in humility when the winds come from
the north.
*To glorify God when things when the north
winds bring in blessings upon blessings. To
praise the Lord and give Him thanks when the
south winds blow in trials and testings

4. B. The garden speaks of fruitfulness.
Galatians 5:22-23 KJV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
*Meekness, temperance: against such there is
no law.

5. C. She is praying for her beloved to come
Titus 2:13 KJV
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious
appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
2 Timothy 4:8 KJV
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall
give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all
them also that love his appearing.

6. God always answers our prayers:
*Sometimes the answer us yes
*Sometimes the answer is no and
*Sometimes the answer is wait
The fourth potential answer is:
*Sometimes, the answer is to correct and
change our thoughts, priorities and conclusions
on the subject about which we pray.

7. Living by faith is:
*Praying through the north winds and south
winds of life
*Growing in grace through them and glorifying
God in them
*Watching for Jesus in the midst of them and
*Learning from Jesus as we pray through them