Wellbeloved

2023-12-08

Previously, we saw how Jesus Christ the vineyard owner of Isaiah 5:1 was called “wellbeloved.” This word is also used pertaining to this wedding song by the word “loves”: “To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves” (Psalm 45:1). This psalm is referenced in Hebrews 1:8-9 as pertaining to Jesus Christ.

It is also used of Solomon: “A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me” (Song of Solomon 1:13). This book is an actual story of Solomon and his wife, but foreshadows Christ and the church, just as Psalm 45 does.

Interesting, the word for “wellbeloved” is the same root as the Biblical name “David,” a type and prefiguring of Christ on myriad occasions.

In the New Testament, the Father calls the Son “beloved” or “wellbeloved” many times, both translating the same word. “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17).

Because Jesus was the beloved of the Father, we also are beloved of the Father. “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7). Every saint (i.e., Christian) is beloved of God.

If you belong to Christ, then you are wellbeloved of the Father. Everyone born again in the church of God is a part of Christ’s body and bride, being one with Him. You have no choice but to be wellbeloved of God!