There are only two books of the Bible out of 66 that leave out any mention of God – Esther and Song of Songs.
What is the intent behind their God-lessness? What theological gains can be had from studying a book that fails to make a single mention of the “Theo” from whom that particular science investigates?
The answer is: Huge.
The authors of those books, though maybe not fully cognizant of the messages they were about to convey, did not “slip up” by accidentally leaving out the Creator of the universe. In fact, God used them in this regard to send a message to His children. The message is simply this – “Through the darkest and brightest moments of your life, I am working through you, and I love you with a passion that rivals that of the greatest of lovers – essentially, I AM when you least expect it!”
This may be THE central theme of the entire canon.
I hope to prepare an exposition of Esther first, and then when the time is right, one on Song of Songs. Don’t worry, the header will give you plenty of warning in the event your kids read our blog over your shoulder (Song of Songs’ significance is diminished to the immature reader).
Until then, take some time to read through Esther and Job. Job may be long, but I believe the books are connected such that understanding of one builds greater understanding in the other. Take a week and I’ll try to convert the Word that has been laid on my heart into digits and we’ll meet again.
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