In his sermon on Song of Solomon 5:2–8:14, Stephen Davey explains that lasting marriage is not sustained by romance alone but by deliberate, Christlike love after the honeymoon ends. As emotional distance and indifference surface between Solomon and his bride, the relationship is rebuilt through renewed appreciation, exclusivity, and commitment. Davey illustrates that couples daily choose either to build walls or pathways toward one another, especially when misunderstandings arise. The closing chapters emphasize three essential “stepping stones” for enduring love: permanence, perseverance through trials, and the priceless nature of covenant commitment. Davey concludes that marriage flourishes when love matures beyond feelings into faithful devotion that mirrors God’s enduring love for His people.
What to Do When the Honeymoon Is Over
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