Song of Songs 7:10:

“I am my beloved’s
   and his desire is for me.”

Among the oldest interpretations of the book of Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) is that it is an allegory. Originally seen as Christ and Israel, then later understood as Christ and the true Israel (the Church). It’s one of the places we get so much imagery of the church being the ‘bride’ of Christ.

Understood in that way, this passage becomes one of the most beautiful, peaceful, comforting, exciting, encouraging, strengthening verses in all of God’s word.

As Christians we can remember that Christ’s work on our behalf wasn’t begrudging and it wasn’t a chore. And although he has carried our burden of sin, his desire remains for us and his work on our behalf is both obedient to God and joyful for us.