Solomon sending for his bride serves as a beautiful foreshadowing of the day when Jesus will send for us to be brought to His presence in glory. While biblical symbolism is something we need to handle carefully, the reality is plain. Heaven leaves us with a lot to look forward to. If for no other reason than Jesus is going to be there waiting for us.

1. The smells that accompanied Solomon's bride are commonly used to illustrate prayer and intimacy with God.

2. The security that accompanied Solomon's bride are pictures of His personal involvement seeing us home.

3. The crown of Solomon that his bride saw wasn't one of power, but of love and restoration through the grace of God.