Recently, I got interested in finding out what are the Cedars of Lebanon! How does God’s word split into pieces, the cedars of Lebanon? I did a quick Google search and found a Cedars of Lebanon State Park located in Wilson County, Tennessee. Cedars of Lebanon became a state park in 1955, and the trees there, reminded early American settlers of the Cedars of Lebanon mentioned in the Bible.
Did you know that the Cedars of Lebanon are native to Israel, South Central Turkey, Cyprus, and Lebanon? Scholars say that the cedars of Lebanon produce cones that grow on top of the branch. Cedar trees can attain a height of 100 feet (30 m), and the trunk may reach 6 feet (2 m) in diameter. Did you know they are used in boat construction?
Bible scholars write that King David used cedars in the building of his palace as recorded in 2 Sam 5:11:
11 Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.
Also, in 1 Chr 17:1, Bible scholars record King David using Cedars in his palace:
As David sat in his house, he said to Nathan the prophet, Behold, I dwell in a house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord remains under tent curtains.
In addition, Solomon utilized cedar trees in the construction of the temple and a palace for himself, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 2:3-8:
3 And Solomon sent to Hiram king of Tyre, saying, As you dealt with David my father and sent him cedars to build himself a house in which to dwell, even so deal with me.
4 Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the Lord my God, dedicated to Him for the burning of incense of sweet spices before Him, for the continual showbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and on the solemn feasts of the Lord our God, as ordained forever for Israel.
5 The house which I am to build is great, for our God is greater than all gods.
6 But who is able to build Him a house, since heaven, even highest heaven, cannot contain Him? Who am I to build Him a house, except as a place to burn incense in worship before Him?
7 Now therefore, send a man skilled to work in gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and in purple, crimson, and blue colors, who is a trained engraver, to work with the skilled men who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided.
8 Send me also from Lebanon cedar, cypress, and algum timber, for I know your servants can skillfully cut timber in Lebanon; and my servants will be with your servants,
The Bible declares in Psalm 29:4-5 out of the Message Translation:
God’s thunder tympanic,
God’s thunder symphonic.
5 God’s thunder smashes cedars,
God topples the northern cedars.
In the Amplified Classic Edition, the same verse of scripture (Psalm 29:4-5) states as follows in reference to the voice of the Lord!
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; yes, the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
How do we hear the voice of God? Through His Word! So, my question to you is, how powerful is the voice of God? It is powerful enough to shatter the cedars of Lebanon! The voice of God is massive. It cuts through all the fluff! Think about the trunk of the cedar tree! It may reach 6 feet (2 meters) in diameter! That is enormous!
How powerful is God’s word? Remember, Hebrews 4:12-13 declares:
12-13 God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one can resist God’s Word. We can’t get away from it—no matter what.
Trust the power that is in God’s word! God’s word is full of dynamite power! The word translated dynamite power comes from the dunamis. The Greek term refers to “strength, power, or ability” of God! His ability to obliterate a cedar tree with a huge width (diameter)!
“Let your life reflect the faith you have in God. Fear nothing and pray about everything. Be strong, trust God’s word, and trust the process.”
― Germany Kent
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